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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,003.70, 30,005.55 and 8,325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,003.70, 30,005.55 and 8,325.30 is: 12,487.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,003.70 : 30,005.55 = 8,325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,003.70/30,005.55 = 8,325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,003.70x = 30,005.55 × 8,325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,003.70x = 249,805,205.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,805,205.42/20,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,487.95

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