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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,388.40, 30,601.80 and 12,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,388.40, 30,601.80 and 12,612.40 is: 18,930.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,388.40 : 30,601.80 = 12,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,388.40/30,601.80 = 12,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,388.40x = 30,601.80 × 12,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,388.40x = 385,962,142.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,962,142.32/20,388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.48

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