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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,050.92, 27,650.01 and 12,088.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,050.92, 27,650.01 and 12,088.44 is: 16,669.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,050.92 : 27,650.01 = 12,088.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,050.92/27,650.01 = 12,088.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,050.92x = 27,650.01 × 12,088.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,050.92x = 334,245,486.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,245,486.88/20,050.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,669.83

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