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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,014.78, 30,040.99 and 10,161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,014.78, 30,040.99 and 10,161.13 is: 15,251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,014.78 : 30,040.99 = 10,161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,014.78/30,040.99 = 10,161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,014.78x = 30,040.99 × 10,161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,014.78x = 305,250,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,250,404.72/20,014.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,251.25

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