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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,158.60, 30,237.90 and 20,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,158.60, 30,237.90 and 20,012.80 is: 30,019.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,158.60 : 30,237.90 = 20,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,158.60/30,237.90 = 20,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,158.60x = 30,237.90 × 20,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,158.60x = 605,145,045.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,145,045.12/20,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,019.20

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