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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,340.64, 30,491.52 and 12,926.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,340.64, 30,491.52 and 12,926.71 is: 19,377.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,340.64 : 30,491.52 = 12,926.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,340.64/30,491.52 = 12,926.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,340.64x = 30,491.52 × 12,926.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,340.64x = 394,155,036.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,155,036.50/20,340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,377.71

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