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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,036.08, 30,035.52 and 9,511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,036.08, 30,035.52 and 9,511.04 is: 14,257.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,036.08 : 30,035.52 = 9,511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,036.08/30,035.52 = 9,511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,036.08x = 30,035.52 × 9,511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,036.08x = 285,669,032.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,669,032.14/20,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,257.73

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