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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,174.20, 30,261.30 and 18,748.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,174.20, 30,261.30 and 18,748.60 is: 28,122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,174.20 : 30,261.30 = 18,748.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,174.20/30,261.30 = 18,748.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,174.20x = 30,261.30 × 18,748.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,174.20x = 567,357,009.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,357,009.18/20,174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,122.90

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