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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,077.91, 30,131.45 and 11,329.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,077.91, 30,131.45 and 11,329.91 is: 17,003.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,077.91 : 30,131.45 = 11,329.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,077.91/30,131.45 = 11,329.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,077.91x = 30,131.45 × 11,329.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,077.91x = 341,386,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,386,560.02/20,077.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,003.09

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