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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,580.67, 30,870.90 and 4,998.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,580.67, 30,870.90 and 4,998.30 is: 7,497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,580.67 : 30,870.90 = 4,998.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,580.67/30,870.90 = 4,998.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,580.67x = 30,870.90 × 4,998.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,580.67x = 154,302,019.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,302,019.47/20,580.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.42

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