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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,044.94, 30,095.22 and 12,627.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,044.94, 30,095.22 and 12,627.50 is: 18,958.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,044.94 : 30,095.22 = 12,627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,044.94/30,095.22 = 12,627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,044.94x = 30,095.22 × 12,627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,044.94x = 380,027,390.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,027,390.55/20,044.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,958.77

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