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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,261.40, 30,392.10 and 18,072.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,261.40, 30,392.10 and 18,072.60 is: 27,108.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,261.40 : 30,392.10 = 18,072.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,261.40/30,392.10 = 18,072.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,261.40x = 30,392.10 × 18,072.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,261.40x = 549,264,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,264,266.46/20,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,108.90

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