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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,242.34, 30,162.28 and 18,034.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,242.34, 30,162.28 and 18,034.10 is: 26,871.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,242.34 : 30,162.28 = 18,034.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,242.34/30,162.28 = 18,034.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,242.34x = 30,162.28 × 18,034.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,242.34x = 543,949,573.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,949,573.75/20,242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,871.87

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