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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,105.07, 30,117.38 and 12,095.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,105.07, 30,117.38 and 12,095.41 is: 18,118.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,105.07 : 30,117.38 = 12,095.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,105.07/30,117.38 = 12,095.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,105.07x = 30,117.38 × 12,095.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,105.07x = 364,282,059.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,282,059.23/20,105.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,118.92

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