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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,663.64, 30,995.73 and 5,081.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,663.64, 30,995.73 and 5,081.25 is: 7,621.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,663.64 : 30,995.73 = 5,081.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,663.64/30,995.73 = 5,081.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,663.64x = 30,995.73 × 5,081.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,663.64x = 157,497,053.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,497,053.06/20,663.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,621.94

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