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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,251.80, 30,377.70 and 18,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,251.80, 30,377.70 and 18,502.20 is: 27,753.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,251.80 : 30,377.70 = 18,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,251.80/30,377.70 = 18,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,251.80x = 30,377.70 × 18,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,251.80x = 562,054,280.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,054,280.94/20,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,753.30

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