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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,150.79, 30,222.81 and 5,359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,150.79, 30,222.81 and 5,359.92 is: 8,038.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,150.79 : 30,222.81 = 5,359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,150.79/30,222.81 = 5,359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,150.79x = 30,222.81 × 5,359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,150.79x = 161,991,843.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,991,843.78/20,150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,038.98

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