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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,372.80, 30,419.82 and 18,250.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,372.80, 30,419.82 and 18,250.73 is: 27,251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,372.80 : 30,419.82 = 18,250.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,372.80/30,419.82 = 18,250.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,372.80x = 30,419.82 × 18,250.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,372.80x = 555,183,921.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,183,921.47/20,372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,251.23

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