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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,331.54, 30,462.39 and 18,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,331.54, 30,462.39 and 18,277.20 is: 27,384.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,331.54 : 30,462.39 = 18,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,331.54/30,462.39 = 18,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,331.54x = 30,462.39 × 18,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,331.54x = 556,767,194.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,767,194.51/20,331.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,384.41

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