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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,200.10, 30,242.55 and 12,424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,200.10, 30,242.55 and 12,424.10 is: 18,600.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,200.10 : 30,242.55 = 12,424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,200.10/30,242.55 = 12,424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,200.10x = 30,242.55 × 12,424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,200.10x = 375,736,465.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,736,465.46/20,200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,600.72

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