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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,121.20, 30,181.80 and 18,306.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,121.20, 30,181.80 and 18,306.80 is: 27,460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,121.20 : 30,181.80 = 18,306.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,121.20/30,181.80 = 18,306.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,121.20x = 30,181.80 × 18,306.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,121.20x = 552,532,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,532,176.24/20,121.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,460.20

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