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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,111.80, 30,167.70 and 18,653.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,111.80, 30,167.70 and 18,653.80 is: 27,980.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,111.80 : 30,167.70 = 18,653.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,111.80/30,167.70 = 18,653.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,111.80x = 30,167.70 × 18,653.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,111.80x = 562,742,242.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,742,242.26/20,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,980.70

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