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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,348.80, 30,544.77 and 18,023.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,348.80, 30,544.77 and 18,023.89 is: 27,054.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,348.80 : 30,544.77 = 18,023.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,348.80/30,544.77 = 18,023.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,348.80x = 30,544.77 × 18,023.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,348.80x = 550,535,574.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,535,574.56/20,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,054.94

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