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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,780.40, 31,170.60 and 12,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,780.40, 31,170.60 and 12,010.80 is: 18,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,780.40 : 31,170.60 = 12,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,780.40/31,170.60 = 12,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,780.40x = 31,170.60 × 12,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,780.40x = 374,383,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,383,842.48/20,780.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,016.20

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