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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,675.61, 31,013.42 and 5,093.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,675.61, 31,013.42 and 5,093.23 is: 7,639.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,675.61 : 31,013.42 = 5,093.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,675.61/31,013.42 = 5,093.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,675.61x = 31,013.42 × 5,093.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,675.61x = 157,958,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,958,481.15/20,675.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,639.85

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