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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,281.70, 30,406.35 and 8,585.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,281.70, 30,406.35 and 8,585.30 is: 12,871.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,281.70 : 30,406.35 = 8,585.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,281.70/30,406.35 = 8,585.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,281.70x = 30,406.35 × 8,585.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,281.70x = 261,047,636.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,047,636.66/20,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,871.09

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