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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,067.93, 30,079.80 and 12,675.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,067.93, 30,079.80 and 12,675.87 is: 18,999.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,067.93 : 30,079.80 = 12,675.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,067.93/30,079.80 = 12,675.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,067.93x = 30,079.80 × 12,675.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,067.93x = 381,287,634.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,287,634.43/20,067.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,999.85

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