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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,053.59, 30,063.46 and 12,641.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,053.59, 30,063.46 and 12,641.70 is: 18,951.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,053.59 : 30,063.46 = 12,641.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,053.59/30,063.46 = 12,641.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,053.59x = 30,063.46 × 12,641.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,053.59x = 380,053,242.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,053,242.28/20,053.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,951.88

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