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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,144.82, 30,212.66 and 7,660.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,144.82, 30,212.66 and 7,660.41 is: 11,488.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,144.82 : 30,212.66 = 7,660.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,144.82/30,212.66 = 7,660.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,144.82x = 30,212.66 × 7,660.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,144.82x = 231,441,324.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,441,324.49/20,144.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,488.88

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