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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,030.40, 30,045.60 and 12,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,030.40, 30,045.60 and 12,254.40 is: 18,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,030.40 : 30,045.60 = 12,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,030.40/30,045.60 = 12,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,030.40x = 30,045.60 × 12,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,030.40x = 368,190,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,190,800.64/20,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,381.60

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