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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,170.60, 30,252.30 and 12,761.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,170.60, 30,252.30 and 12,761.80 is: 19,140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,170.60 : 30,252.30 = 12,761.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,170.60/30,252.30 = 12,761.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,170.60x = 30,252.30 × 12,761.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,170.60x = 386,073,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,073,802.14/20,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,140.42

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