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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,652.63, 30,979.55 and 5,070.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,652.63, 30,979.55 and 5,070.25 is: 7,605.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,652.63 : 30,979.55 = 5,070.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,652.63/30,979.55 = 5,070.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,652.63x = 30,979.55 × 5,070.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,652.63x = 157,074,063.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,074,063.39/20,652.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,605.52

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