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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,030.48, 30,045.59 and 8,181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,030.48, 30,045.59 and 8,181.73 is: 12,272.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,030.48 : 30,045.59 = 8,181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,030.48/30,045.59 = 8,181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,030.48x = 30,045.59 × 8,181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,030.48x = 245,824,905.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,824,905.07/20,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.54

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