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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,031.48, 30,051.45 and 7,551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,031.48, 30,051.45 and 7,551.24 is: 11,328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,031.48 : 30,051.45 = 7,551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,031.48/30,051.45 = 7,551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,031.48x = 30,051.45 × 7,551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,031.48x = 226,925,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,925,711.30/20,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,328.45

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