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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,255.12, 30,382.71 and 5,464.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,255.12, 30,382.71 and 5,464.05 is: 8,196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,255.12 : 30,382.71 = 5,464.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,255.12/30,382.71 = 5,464.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,255.12x = 30,382.71 × 5,464.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,255.12x = 166,012,683.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,012,683.05/20,255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,196.09

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