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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,026.60, 29,982.30 and 12,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,026.60, 29,982.30 and 12,250.60 is: 18,340.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,026.60 : 29,982.30 = 12,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,026.60/29,982.30 = 12,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,026.60x = 29,982.30 × 12,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,026.60x = 367,301,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,301,164.38/20,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,340.67

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