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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,030.80, 30,013.80 and 18,864.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,030.80, 30,013.80 and 18,864.40 is: 28,266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,030.80 : 30,013.80 = 18,864.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,030.80/30,013.80 = 18,864.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,030.80x = 30,013.80 × 18,864.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,030.80x = 566,192,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,192,328.72/20,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,266.09

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