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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,261.60, 30,392.40 and 12,825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,261.60, 30,392.40 and 12,825.80 is: 19,238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,261.60 : 30,392.40 = 12,825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,261.60/30,392.40 = 12,825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,261.60x = 30,392.40 × 12,825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,261.60x = 389,806,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,806,843.92/20,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,238.70

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