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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,246.60, 30,369.90 and 18,432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,246.60, 30,369.90 and 18,432.20 is: 27,648.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,246.60 : 30,369.90 = 18,432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,246.60/30,369.90 = 18,432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,246.60x = 30,369.90 × 18,432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,246.60x = 559,784,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,784,070.78/20,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,648.30

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