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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,035.64, 30,056.19 and 8,346.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,035.64, 30,056.19 and 8,346.13 is: 12,520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,035.64 : 30,056.19 = 8,346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,035.64/30,056.19 = 8,346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,035.64x = 30,056.19 × 8,346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,035.64x = 250,852,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,852,750.06/20,035.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.33

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