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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,368.80, 30,601.80 and 18,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,368.80, 30,601.80 and 18,230.40 is: 27,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,368.80 : 30,601.80 = 18,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,368.80/30,601.80 = 18,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,368.80x = 30,601.80 × 18,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,368.80x = 557,883,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,883,054.72/20,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,389.10

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