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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,110.80, 30,154.20 and 12,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,110.80, 30,154.20 and 12,325.20 is: 18,480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,110.80 : 30,154.20 = 12,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,110.80/30,154.20 = 12,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,110.80x = 30,154.20 × 12,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,110.80x = 371,656,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,656,545.84/20,110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,480.45

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