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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,295.50, 30,408.41 and 18,241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,295.50, 30,408.41 and 18,241.13 is: 27,330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,295.50 : 30,408.41 = 18,241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,295.50/30,408.41 = 18,241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,295.50x = 30,408.41 × 18,241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,295.50x = 554,683,881.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,683,881.53/20,295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,330.39

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