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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,126.78, 30,180.46 and 8,436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,126.78, 30,180.46 and 8,436.86 is: 12,651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,126.78 : 30,180.46 = 8,436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,126.78/30,180.46 = 8,436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,126.78x = 30,180.46 × 8,436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,126.78x = 254,628,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,628,315.76/20,126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,651.22

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