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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,022.13, 30,033.18 and 8,181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,022.13, 30,033.18 and 8,181.49 is: 12,272.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,022.13 : 30,033.18 = 8,181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,022.13/30,033.18 = 8,181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,022.13x = 30,033.18 × 8,181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,022.13x = 245,716,161.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,716,161.84/20,022.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.23

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