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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,409.80, 30,614.70 and 18,336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,409.80, 30,614.70 and 18,336.20 is: 27,504.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,409.80 : 30,614.70 = 18,336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,409.80/30,614.70 = 18,336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,409.80x = 30,614.70 × 18,336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,409.80x = 561,357,262.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,357,262.14/20,409.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,504.30

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