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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,140.44, 30,220.88 and 9,044.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,140.44, 30,220.88 and 9,044.85 is: 13,571.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,140.44 : 30,220.88 = 9,044.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,140.44/30,220.88 = 9,044.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,140.44x = 30,220.88 × 9,044.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,140.44x = 273,343,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,343,326.47/20,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,571.86

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