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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,126.60, 30,189.90 and 18,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,126.60, 30,189.90 and 18,830.60 is: 28,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,126.60 : 30,189.90 = 18,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,126.60/30,189.90 = 18,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,126.60x = 30,189.90 × 18,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,126.60x = 568,493,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,493,930.94/20,126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,245.90

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