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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,019.20, 29,996.40 and 12,610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,019.20, 29,996.40 and 12,610.40 is: 18,895.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,019.20 : 29,996.40 = 12,610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,019.20/29,996.40 = 12,610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,019.20x = 29,996.40 × 12,610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,019.20x = 378,266,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,266,602.56/20,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,895.19

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