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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,037.65, 30,052.38 and 12,656.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,037.65, 30,052.38 and 12,656.53 is: 18,982.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,037.65 : 30,052.38 = 12,656.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,037.65/30,052.38 = 12,656.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,037.65x = 30,052.38 × 12,656.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,037.65x = 380,358,849.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,358,849.04/20,037.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,982.21

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