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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,483.80, 30,725.70 and 18,410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,483.80, 30,725.70 and 18,410.20 is: 27,615.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,483.80 : 30,725.70 = 18,410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,483.80/30,725.70 = 18,410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,483.80x = 30,725.70 × 18,410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,483.80x = 565,666,282.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,666,282.14/20,483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,615.30

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