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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,044.62, 30,059.37 and 8,192.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,044.62, 30,059.37 and 8,192.05 is: 12,284.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,044.62 : 30,059.37 = 8,192.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,044.62/30,059.37 = 8,192.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,044.62x = 30,059.37 × 8,192.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,044.62x = 246,247,862.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,247,862.01/20,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,284.99

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