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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,029.37, 30,041.44 and 5,239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,029.37, 30,041.44 and 5,239.43 is: 7,858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,029.37 : 30,041.44 = 5,239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,029.37/30,041.44 = 5,239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,029.37x = 30,041.44 × 5,239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,029.37x = 157,400,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,400,021.98/20,029.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,858.46

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