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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,369.80, 30,603.30 and 18,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,369.80, 30,603.30 and 18,231.40 is: 27,390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,369.80 : 30,603.30 = 18,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,369.80/30,603.30 = 18,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,369.80x = 30,603.30 × 18,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,369.80x = 557,941,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,941,003.62/20,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,390.60

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