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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,367.72, 30,490.02 and 18,384.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,367.72, 30,490.02 and 18,384.84 is: 27,521.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,367.72 : 30,490.02 = 18,384.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,367.72/30,490.02 = 18,384.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,367.72x = 30,490.02 × 18,384.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,367.72x = 560,554,139.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,554,139.30/20,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,521.69

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