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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,670.63, 31,005.96 and 5,088.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,670.63, 31,005.96 and 5,088.25 is: 7,632.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,670.63 : 31,005.96 = 5,088.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,670.63/31,005.96 = 5,088.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,670.63x = 31,005.96 × 5,088.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,670.63x = 157,766,075.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,766,075.97/20,670.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,632.38

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