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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,151.70, 30,227.55 and 18,337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,151.70, 30,227.55 and 18,337.30 is: 27,505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,151.70 : 30,227.55 = 18,337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,151.70/30,227.55 = 18,337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,151.70x = 30,227.55 × 18,337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,151.70x = 554,291,652.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,291,652.62/20,151.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,505.95

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