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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,029.48, 30,044.09 and 8,180.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,029.48, 30,044.09 and 8,180.73 is: 12,271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,029.48 : 30,044.09 = 8,180.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,029.48/30,044.09 = 8,180.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,029.48x = 30,044.09 × 8,180.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,029.48x = 245,782,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,782,608.84/20,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,271.04

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