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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,877.58, 31,289.10 and 18,238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,877.58, 31,289.10 and 18,238.74 is: 27,334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,877.58 : 31,289.10 = 18,238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,877.58/31,289.10 = 18,238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,877.58x = 31,289.10 × 18,238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,877.58x = 570,673,759.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,673,759.73/20,877.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,334.29

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