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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,458.60, 30,644.70 and 18,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,458.60, 30,644.70 and 18,269.80 is: 27,366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,458.60 : 30,644.70 = 18,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,458.60/30,644.70 = 18,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,458.60x = 30,644.70 × 18,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,458.60x = 559,872,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,872,540.06/20,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,366.12

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