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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,044.65, 30,067.52 and 8,948.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,044.65, 30,067.52 and 8,948.73 is: 13,423.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,044.65 : 30,067.52 = 8,948.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,044.65/30,067.52 = 8,948.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,044.65x = 30,067.52 × 8,948.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,044.65x = 269,066,073.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,066,073.51/20,044.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,423.34

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