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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,906.59, 31,308.75 and 18,882.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,906.59, 31,308.75 and 18,882.53 is: 28,277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,906.59 : 31,308.75 = 18,882.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,906.59/31,308.75 = 18,882.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,906.59x = 31,308.75 × 18,882.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,906.59x = 591,188,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,188,489.41/20,906.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,277.62

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