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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,072.40, 30,108.60 and 12,685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,072.40, 30,108.60 and 12,685.20 is: 19,027.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,072.40 : 30,108.60 = 12,685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,072.40/30,108.60 = 12,685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,072.40x = 30,108.60 × 12,685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,072.40x = 381,933,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,933,612.72/20,072.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,027.80

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