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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,147.42, 30,226.59 and 7,000.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,147.42, 30,226.59 and 7,000.52 is: 10,502.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,147.42 : 30,226.59 = 7,000.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,147.42/30,226.59 = 7,000.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,147.42x = 30,226.59 × 7,000.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,147.42x = 211,601,696.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,601,696.69/20,147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,502.67

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