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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,118.60, 30,177.90 and 8,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,118.60, 30,177.90 and 8,440.20 is: 12,660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,118.60 : 30,177.90 = 8,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,118.60/30,177.90 = 8,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,118.60x = 30,177.90 × 8,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,118.60x = 254,707,511.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,707,511.58/20,118.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,660.30

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