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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,663.13, 30,994.42 and 5,080.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,663.13, 30,994.42 and 5,080.89 is: 7,621.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,663.13 : 30,994.42 = 5,080.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,663.13/30,994.42 = 5,080.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,663.13x = 30,994.42 × 5,080.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,663.13x = 157,479,238.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,479,238.63/20,663.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,621.27

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