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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,161.80, 30,245.40 and 7,018.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,161.80, 30,245.40 and 7,018.20 is: 10,528.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161.80 : 30,245.40 = 7,018.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161.80/30,245.40 = 7,018.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161.80x = 30,245.40 × 7,018.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161.80x = 212,268,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,268,266.28/20,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,528.24

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