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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,218.40, 30,327.60 and 18,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,218.40, 30,327.60 and 18,371.60 is: 27,557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,218.40 : 30,327.60 = 18,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,218.40/30,327.60 = 18,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,218.40x = 30,327.60 × 18,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,218.40x = 557,166,536.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,166,536.16/20,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,557.40

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