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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,145.79, 30,218.96 and 5,354.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,145.79, 30,218.96 and 5,354.63 is: 8,032.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,145.79 : 30,218.96 = 5,354.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,145.79/30,218.96 = 5,354.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,145.79x = 30,218.96 × 5,354.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,145.79x = 161,811,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,811,438.72/20,145.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,032.02

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