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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,159.40, 30,239.10 and 7,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,159.40, 30,239.10 and 7,007.40 is: 10,511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,159.40 : 30,239.10 = 7,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,159.40/30,239.10 = 7,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,159.40x = 30,239.10 × 7,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,159.40x = 211,897,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,897,469.34/20,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,511.10

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