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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.10, 30,006.15 and 18,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.10, 30,006.15 and 18,124.90 is: 27,187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.10 : 30,006.15 = 18,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.10/30,006.15 = 18,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.10x = 30,006.15 × 18,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.10x = 543,858,468.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,858,468.14/20,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,187.35

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