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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,258.97, 30,382.34 and 5,468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,258.97, 30,382.34 and 5,468.06 is: 8,200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,258.97 : 30,382.34 = 5,468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,258.97/30,382.34 = 5,468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,258.97x = 30,382.34 × 5,468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,258.97x = 166,132,278.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,132,278.81/20,258.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.43

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