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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,362.79, 30,489.06 and 13,325.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,362.79, 30,489.06 and 13,325.21 is: 19,951.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,362.79 : 30,489.06 = 13,325.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,362.79/30,489.06 = 13,325.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,362.79x = 30,489.06 × 13,325.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,362.79x = 406,273,064.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,273,064.11/20,362.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,951.74

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