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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,033.48, 30,050.09 and 8,184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,033.48, 30,050.09 and 8,184.73 is: 12,277.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,033.48 : 30,050.09 = 8,184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,033.48/30,050.09 = 8,184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,033.48x = 30,050.09 × 8,184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,033.48x = 245,951,873.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,951,873.13/20,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,277.04

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