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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,170.40, 30,255.60 and 18,202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,170.40, 30,255.60 and 18,202.10 is: 27,303.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,170.40 : 30,255.60 = 18,202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,170.40/30,255.60 = 18,202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,170.40x = 30,255.60 × 18,202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,170.40x = 550,715,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,715,456.76/20,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,303.15

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