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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,069.42, 29,982.06 and 12,991.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,069.42, 29,982.06 and 12,991.77 is: 19,408.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,069.42 : 29,982.06 = 12,991.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,069.42/29,982.06 = 12,991.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,069.42x = 29,982.06 × 12,991.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,069.42x = 389,520,027.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,520,027.65/20,069.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,408.64

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