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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,052, 30,058.08 and 13,463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,052, 30,058.08 and 13,463.04 is: 20,181.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,052 : 30,058.08 = 13,463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,052/30,058.08 = 13,463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,052x = 30,058.08 × 13,463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,052x = 404,673,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,673,133.36/20,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,181.19

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