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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,259.92, 30,389.90 and 5,468.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,259.92, 30,389.90 and 5,468.83 is: 8,203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,259.92 : 30,389.90 = 5,468.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,259.92/30,389.90 = 5,468.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,259.92x = 30,389.90 × 5,468.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,259.92x = 166,197,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,197,093.50/20,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,203.24

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