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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,145.41, 30,218.40 and 5,354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,145.41, 30,218.40 and 5,354.26 is: 8,031.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,145.41 : 30,218.40 = 5,354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,145.41/30,218.40 = 5,354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,145.41x = 30,218.40 × 5,354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,145.41x = 161,797,094.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,797,094.84/20,145.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.46

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