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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,058.96, 30,094.92 and 8,375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,058.96, 30,094.92 and 8,375.52 is: 12,565.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,058.96 : 30,094.92 = 8,375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,058.96/30,094.92 = 8,375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,058.96x = 30,094.92 × 8,375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,058.96x = 252,060,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,060,604.36/20,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,565.99

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