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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,130.60, 30,195.90 and 18,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,130.60, 30,195.90 and 18,251.40 is: 27,377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,130.60 : 30,195.90 = 18,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,130.60/30,195.90 = 18,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,130.60x = 30,195.90 × 18,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,130.60x = 551,117,449.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,117,449.26/20,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,377.10

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