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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,550.60, 30,825.90 and 18,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,550.60, 30,825.90 and 18,363.60 is: 27,545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,550.60 : 30,825.90 = 18,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,550.60/30,825.90 = 18,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,550.60x = 30,825.90 × 18,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,550.60x = 566,074,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,074,497.24/20,550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,545.40

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