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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,011.26, 30,016.79 and 5,219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,011.26, 30,016.79 and 5,219.85 is: 7,829.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,011.26 : 30,016.79 = 5,219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,011.26/30,016.79 = 5,219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,011.26x = 30,016.79 × 5,219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,011.26x = 156,683,115.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,683,115.18/20,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,829.75

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