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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,182.60, 30,273.90 and 18,141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,182.60, 30,273.90 and 18,141.40 is: 27,212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,182.60 : 30,273.90 = 18,141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,182.60/30,273.90 = 18,141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,182.60x = 30,273.90 × 18,141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,182.60x = 549,210,929.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,210,929.46/20,182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,212.10

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