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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,940.07, 31,414.37 and 18,848.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,940.07, 31,414.37 and 18,848.86 is: 28,277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,940.07 : 31,414.37 = 18,848.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,940.07/31,414.37 = 18,848.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,940.07x = 31,414.37 × 18,848.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,940.07x = 592,125,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,125,062.12/20,940.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,277.13

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