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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,037, 30,055.50 and 5,445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,037, 30,055.50 and 5,445 is: 8,167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,037 : 30,055.50 = 5,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,037/30,055.50 = 5,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,037x = 30,055.50 × 5,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,037x = 163,652,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,652,197.50/20,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,167.50

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