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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.20, 30,006.30 and 18,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.20, 30,006.30 and 18,852.20 is: 28,278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.20 : 30,006.30 = 18,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.20/30,006.30 = 18,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.20x = 30,006.30 × 18,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.20x = 565,684,768.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,684,768.86/20,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,278.30

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