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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,047.68, 30,074.31 and 8,358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,047.68, 30,074.31 and 8,358.21 is: 12,538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,047.68 : 30,074.31 = 8,358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,047.68/30,074.31 = 8,358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,047.68x = 30,074.31 × 8,358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,047.68x = 251,367,398.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,367,398.59/20,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,538.48

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