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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,445.48, 30,689.69 and 18,120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,445.48, 30,689.69 and 18,120.38 is: 27,199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,445.48 : 30,689.69 = 18,120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,445.48/30,689.69 = 18,120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,445.48x = 30,689.69 × 18,120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,445.48x = 556,108,600.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,108,600.83/20,445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,199.59

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