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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,350.08, 30,524.82 and 12,346.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,350.08, 30,524.82 and 12,346.75 is: 18,519.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,350.08 : 30,524.82 = 12,346.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,350.08/30,524.82 = 12,346.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,350.08x = 30,524.82 × 12,346.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,350.08x = 376,882,321.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,882,321.34/20,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,519.94

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