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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,159.70, 30,239.55 and 18,345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,159.70, 30,239.55 and 18,345.30 is: 27,517.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,159.70 : 30,239.55 = 18,345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,159.70/30,239.55 = 18,345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,159.70x = 30,239.55 × 18,345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,159.70x = 554,753,616.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,753,616.62/20,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,517.95

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