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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,577.84, 30,866.64 and 4,995.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,577.84, 30,866.64 and 4,995.36 is: 7,493.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,577.84 : 30,866.64 = 4,995.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,577.84/30,866.64 = 4,995.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,577.84x = 30,866.64 × 4,995.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,577.84x = 154,189,978.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,189,978.79/20,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.01

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