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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,161.80, 30,241.08 and 7,012.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,161.80, 30,241.08 and 7,012.26 is: 10,517.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161.80 : 30,241.08 = 7,012.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161.80/30,241.08 = 7,012.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161.80x = 30,241.08 × 7,012.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161.80x = 212,058,315.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,058,315.64/20,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,517.83

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