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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,311.01, 30,455.26 and 8,311.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,311.01, 30,455.26 and 8,311.59 is: 12,462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,311.01 : 30,455.26 = 8,311.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,311.01/30,455.26 = 8,311.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,311.01x = 30,455.26 × 8,311.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,311.01x = 253,131,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,131,710.60/20,311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.78

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