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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,112.78, 30,179.22 and 9,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,112.78, 30,179.22 and 9,027.40 is: 13,545.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,112.78 : 30,179.22 = 9,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,112.78/30,179.22 = 9,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,112.78x = 30,179.22 × 9,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,112.78x = 272,439,890.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,439,890.63/20,112.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,545.61

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