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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,179.80, 30,269.70 and 18,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,179.80, 30,269.70 and 18,430.20 is: 27,645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,179.80 : 30,269.70 = 18,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,179.80/30,269.70 = 18,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,179.80x = 30,269.70 × 18,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,179.80x = 557,876,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,876,624.94/20,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,645.30

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