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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,034.76, 29,976.81 and 12,304.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,034.76, 29,976.81 and 12,304.93 is: 18,411.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,034.76 : 29,976.81 = 12,304.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,034.76/29,976.81 = 12,304.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,034.76x = 29,976.81 × 12,304.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,034.76x = 368,862,548.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,862,548.67/20,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,411.13

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