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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,470.67, 30,704.78 and 12,041.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,470.67, 30,704.78 and 12,041.91 is: 18,062.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,470.67 : 30,704.78 = 12,041.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,470.67/30,704.78 = 12,041.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,470.67x = 30,704.78 × 12,041.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,470.67x = 369,744,227.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,744,227.43/20,470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,062.15

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