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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,027.05, 30,041.69 and 8,934.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,027.05, 30,041.69 and 8,934.50 is: 13,402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,027.05 : 30,041.69 = 8,934.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,027.05/30,041.69 = 8,934.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,027.05x = 30,041.69 × 8,934.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,027.05x = 268,407,509.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,407,509.74/20,027.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,402.25

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