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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,405.60, 30,608.40 and 18,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,405.60, 30,608.40 and 18,364.40 is: 27,546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,405.60 : 30,608.40 = 18,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,405.60/30,608.40 = 18,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,405.60x = 30,608.40 × 18,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,405.60x = 562,104,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,104,900.96/20,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,546.60

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