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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,899.62, 31,274.58 and 18,098.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,899.62, 31,274.58 and 18,098.16 is: 27,082.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,899.62 : 31,274.58 = 18,098.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,899.62/31,274.58 = 18,098.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,899.62x = 31,274.58 × 18,098.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,899.62x = 566,012,352.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,012,352.77/20,899.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,082.42

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