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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,371.80, 30,606.30 and 18,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,371.80, 30,606.30 and 18,233.40 is: 27,393.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,371.80 : 30,606.30 = 18,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,371.80/30,606.30 = 18,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,371.80x = 30,606.30 × 18,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,371.80x = 558,056,910.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,056,910.42/20,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,393.60

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