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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,093.67, 30,137.88 and 5,303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,093.67, 30,137.88 and 5,303.73 is: 7,954.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,093.67 : 30,137.88 = 5,303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,093.67/30,137.88 = 5,303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,093.67x = 30,137.88 × 5,303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,093.67x = 159,843,178.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,843,178.29/20,093.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,954.90

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