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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,251.40, 30,363.90 and 18,177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,251.40, 30,363.90 and 18,177.80 is: 27,254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,251.40 : 30,363.90 = 18,177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,251.40/30,363.90 = 18,177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,251.40x = 30,363.90 × 18,177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,251.40x = 551,948,901.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,948,901.42/20,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,254.85

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