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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,410.06, 30,615.42 and 5,618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,410.06, 30,615.42 and 5,618.88 is: 8,428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,410.06 : 30,615.42 = 5,618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,410.06/30,615.42 = 5,618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,410.06x = 30,615.42 × 5,618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,410.06x = 172,024,371.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,024,371.13/20,410.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,428.41

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