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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,349.60, 30,524.40 and 18,122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,349.60, 30,524.40 and 18,122.40 is: 27,183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,349.60 : 30,524.40 = 18,122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,349.60/30,524.40 = 18,122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,349.60x = 30,524.40 × 18,122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,349.60x = 553,175,386.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,175,386.56/20,349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,183.60

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