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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,009.55, 30,014.34 and 5,218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,009.55, 30,014.34 and 5,218.45 is: 7,827.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,009.55 : 30,014.34 = 5,218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,009.55/30,014.34 = 5,218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,009.55x = 30,014.34 × 5,218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,009.55x = 156,628,332.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,628,332.57/20,009.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,827.68

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