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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,987.80, 31,481.70 and 18,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,987.80, 31,481.70 and 18,914.20 is: 28,371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,987.80 : 31,481.70 = 18,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,987.80/31,481.70 = 18,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,987.80x = 31,481.70 × 18,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,987.80x = 595,451,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,451,170.14/20,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,371.30

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