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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,251.64, 30,377.48 and 5,462.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,251.64, 30,377.48 and 5,462.03 is: 8,193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,251.64 : 30,377.48 = 5,462.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,251.64/30,377.48 = 5,462.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,251.64x = 30,377.48 × 5,462.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,251.64x = 165,922,527.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,922,527.89/20,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.04

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