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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,042.97, 30,035.70 and 11,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,042.97, 30,035.70 and 11,259.40 is: 16,872.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,042.97 : 30,035.70 = 11,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,042.97/30,035.70 = 11,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,042.97x = 30,035.70 × 11,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,042.97x = 338,183,885.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,183,885.49/20,042.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,872.94

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