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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,041.07, 30,045.13 and 11,700.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,041.07, 30,045.13 and 11,700.50 is: 17,541.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,041.07 : 30,045.13 = 11,700.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,041.07/30,045.13 = 11,700.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,041.07x = 30,045.13 × 11,700.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,041.07x = 351,542,864.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,542,864.09/20,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,541.13

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