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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,355.60, 30,533.40 and 18,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,355.60, 30,533.40 and 18,541.20 is: 27,811.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,355.60 : 30,533.40 = 18,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,355.60/30,533.40 = 18,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,355.60x = 30,533.40 × 18,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,355.60x = 566,125,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,125,876.08/20,355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,811.80

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