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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.70, 30,007.05 and 18,190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.70, 30,007.05 and 18,190.30 is: 27,285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.70 : 30,007.05 = 18,190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.70/30,007.05 = 18,190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.70x = 30,007.05 × 18,190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.70x = 545,837,241.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,837,241.62/20,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,285.45

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