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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,007.20, 30,010.80 and 18,403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,007.20, 30,010.80 and 18,403.40 is: 27,605.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,007.20 : 30,010.80 = 18,403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,007.20/30,010.80 = 18,403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,007.20x = 30,010.80 × 18,403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,007.20x = 552,300,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,300,756.72/20,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,605.10

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