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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,455.18, 30,651.34 and 12,118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,455.18, 30,651.34 and 12,118.61 is: 18,159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,455.18 : 30,651.34 = 12,118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,455.18/30,651.34 = 12,118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,455.18x = 30,651.34 × 12,118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,455.18x = 371,451,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,451,635.44/20,455.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,159.29

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