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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,266.20, 30,430.42 and 18,065.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,266.20, 30,430.42 and 18,065.71 is: 27,126.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,266.20 : 30,430.42 = 18,065.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,266.20/30,430.42 = 18,065.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,266.20x = 30,430.42 × 18,065.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,266.20x = 549,747,142.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,747,142.90/20,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,126.31

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