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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,979.60, 31,469.40 and 12,085.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,979.60, 31,469.40 and 12,085.80 is: 18,128.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,979.60 : 31,469.40 = 12,085.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,979.60/31,469.40 = 12,085.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,979.60x = 31,469.40 × 12,085.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,979.60x = 380,332,874.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,332,874.52/20,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,128.70

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