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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,666.46, 30,995.02 and 5,875.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,666.46, 30,995.02 and 5,875.05 is: 8,811.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,666.46 : 30,995.02 = 5,875.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,666.46/30,995.02 = 5,875.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,666.46x = 30,995.02 × 5,875.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,666.46x = 182,097,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,097,292.25/20,666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,811.25

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