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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,125.04, 30,180 and 6,974.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,125.04, 30,180 and 6,974.24 is: 10,458.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,125.04 : 30,180 = 6,974.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,125.04/30,180 = 6,974.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,125.04x = 30,180 × 6,974.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,125.04x = 210,482,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,482,563.20/20,125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,458.74

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