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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,443.20, 30,624.30 and 18,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,443.20, 30,624.30 and 18,007.80 is: 26,976.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,443.20 : 30,624.30 = 18,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,443.20/30,624.30 = 18,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,443.20x = 30,624.30 × 18,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,443.20x = 551,476,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,476,269.54/20,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,976.02

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