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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,158.32, 30,251.24 and 7,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,158.32, 30,251.24 and 7,010.56 is: 10,520.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,158.32 : 30,251.24 = 7,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,158.32/30,251.24 = 7,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,158.32x = 30,251.24 × 7,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,158.32x = 212,078,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,078,133.09/20,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,520.63

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