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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,222.80, 30,334.20 and 18,278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,222.80, 30,334.20 and 18,278.80 is: 27,418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,222.80 : 30,334.20 = 18,278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,222.80/30,334.20 = 18,278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,222.80x = 30,334.20 × 18,278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,222.80x = 554,472,774.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,472,774.96/20,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,418.20

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