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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,412, 30,618.02 and 8,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,412, 30,618.02 and 8,100 is: 12,150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,412 : 30,618.02 = 8,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,412/30,618.02 = 8,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,412x = 30,618.02 × 8,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,412x = 248,005,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,005,982.25/20,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.01

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