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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,224.70, 30,337.05 and 18,086.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,224.70, 30,337.05 and 18,086.30 is: 27,129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,224.70 : 30,337.05 = 18,086.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,224.70/30,337.05 = 18,086.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,224.70x = 30,337.05 × 18,086.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,224.70x = 548,684,987.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,684,987.42/20,224.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,129.45

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