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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,902.81, 31,338.07 and 18,125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,902.81, 31,338.07 and 18,125.66 is: 27,174.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,902.81 : 31,338.07 = 18,125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,902.81/31,338.07 = 18,125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,902.81x = 31,338.07 × 18,125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,902.81x = 568,023,201.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,023,201.88/20,902.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,174.49

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