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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,982.99, 31,381.50 and 18,659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,982.99, 31,381.50 and 18,659.28 is: 27,906.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,982.99 : 31,381.50 = 18,659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,982.99/31,381.50 = 18,659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,982.99x = 31,381.50 × 18,659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,982.99x = 585,556,195.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,556,195.32/20,982.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,906.23

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