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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,168.29, 30,253.88 and 5,377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,168.29, 30,253.88 and 5,377.13 is: 8,066.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,168.29 : 30,253.88 = 5,377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,168.29/30,253.88 = 5,377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,168.29x = 30,253.88 × 5,377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,168.29x = 162,679,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,679,045.76/20,168.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,066.08

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