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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,750.10, 31,157.55 and 12,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,750.10, 31,157.55 and 12,002.10 is: 18,021.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,750.10 : 31,157.55 = 12,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,750.10/31,157.55 = 12,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,750.10x = 31,157.55 × 12,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,750.10x = 373,956,030.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,956,030.86/20,750.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,021.89

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