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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,129.40, 30,194.10 and 18,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,129.40, 30,194.10 and 18,282.60 is: 27,423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,129.40 : 30,194.10 = 18,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,129.40/30,194.10 = 18,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,129.40x = 30,194.10 × 18,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,129.40x = 552,026,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,026,652.66/20,129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,423.90

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