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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,194.60, 30,297.30 and 18,018.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,194.60, 30,297.30 and 18,018.40 is: 27,032.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,194.60 : 30,297.30 = 18,018.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,194.60/30,297.30 = 18,018.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,194.60x = 30,297.30 × 18,018.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,194.60x = 545,908,870.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,908,870.32/20,194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,032.42

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