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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,486.40, 30,729.60 and 18,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,486.40, 30,729.60 and 18,297.60 is: 27,446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,486.40 : 30,729.60 = 18,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,486.40/30,729.60 = 18,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,486.40x = 30,729.60 × 18,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,486.40x = 562,277,928.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,277,928.96/20,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,446.40

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