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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,148.60, 30,222.90 and 18,107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,148.60, 30,222.90 and 18,107.40 is: 27,161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,148.60 : 30,222.90 = 18,107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,148.60/30,222.90 = 18,107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,148.60x = 30,222.90 × 18,107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,148.60x = 547,258,139.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,258,139.46/20,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,161.10

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