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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,190.30, 30,285.45 and 18,732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,190.30, 30,285.45 and 18,732.30 is: 28,098.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,190.30 : 30,285.45 = 18,732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,190.30/30,285.45 = 18,732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,190.30x = 30,285.45 × 18,732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,190.30x = 567,316,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,316,135.04/20,190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,098.45

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