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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,780.94, 31,171.52 and 5,989.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,780.94, 31,171.52 and 5,989.94 is: 8,984.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,780.94 : 31,171.52 = 5,989.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,780.94/31,171.52 = 5,989.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,780.94x = 31,171.52 × 5,989.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,780.94x = 186,715,534.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,715,534.51/20,780.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,984.94

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