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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,129.06, 30,130.88 and 18,016.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,129.06, 30,130.88 and 18,016.31 is: 26,968.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,129.06 : 30,130.88 = 18,016.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,129.06/30,130.88 = 18,016.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,129.06x = 30,130.88 × 18,016.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,129.06x = 542,847,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,847,033.92/20,129.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,968.33

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