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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,160.70, 30,241.05 and 18,346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,160.70, 30,241.05 and 18,346.30 is: 27,519.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,160.70 : 30,241.05 = 18,346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,160.70/30,241.05 = 18,346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,160.70x = 30,241.05 × 18,346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,160.70x = 554,811,375.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,811,375.62/20,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,519.45

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