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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,672.62, 31,004.83 and 5,881.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,672.62, 31,004.83 and 5,881.66 is: 8,821.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,672.62 : 31,004.83 = 5,881.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,672.62/31,004.83 = 5,881.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,672.62x = 31,004.83 × 5,881.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,672.62x = 182,359,939.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,359,939.58/20,672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,821.33

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