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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,371.80, 30,418.33 and 18,249.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,371.80, 30,418.33 and 18,249.73 is: 27,249.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,371.80 : 30,418.33 = 18,249.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,371.80/30,418.33 = 18,249.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,371.80x = 30,418.33 × 18,249.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,371.80x = 555,126,309.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,126,309.55/20,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,249.74

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