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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,220.83, 30,440.43 and 18,186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,220.83, 30,440.43 and 18,186.39 is: 27,377.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,220.83 : 30,440.43 = 18,186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,220.83/30,440.43 = 18,186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,220.83x = 30,440.43 × 18,186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,220.83x = 553,601,531.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,601,531.75/20,220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,377.78

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