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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,527.48, 30,808.52 and 8,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,527.48, 30,808.52 and 8,056.26 is: 12,091.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,527.48 : 30,808.52 = 8,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,527.48/30,808.52 = 8,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,527.48x = 30,808.52 × 8,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,527.48x = 248,201,583.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,201,583.01/20,527.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.19

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