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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,235.42, 30,355.97 and 5,444.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,235.42, 30,355.97 and 5,444.82 is: 8,167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,235.42 : 30,355.97 = 5,444.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,235.42/30,355.97 = 5,444.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,235.42x = 30,355.97 × 5,444.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,235.42x = 165,282,765.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,282,765.35/20,235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,167.99

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