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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,053.30, 30,079.96 and 12,668.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,053.30, 30,079.96 and 12,668.98 is: 19,003.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,053.30 : 30,079.96 = 12,668.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,053.30/30,079.96 = 12,668.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,053.30x = 30,079.96 × 12,668.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,053.30x = 381,082,411.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,082,411.64/20,053.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,003.48

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