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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,187.46, 30,151.98 and 18,284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,187.46, 30,151.98 and 18,284.94 is: 27,310.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,187.46 : 30,151.98 = 18,284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,187.46/30,151.98 = 18,284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,187.46x = 30,151.98 × 18,284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,187.46x = 551,327,145.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,327,145.18/20,187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,310.38

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