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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,214.60, 30,327.30 and 18,038.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,214.60, 30,327.30 and 18,038.40 is: 27,062.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,214.60 : 30,327.30 = 18,038.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,214.60/30,327.30 = 18,038.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,214.60x = 30,327.30 × 18,038.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,214.60x = 547,055,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,055,968.32/20,214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,062.42

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