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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,165.42, 30,248.44 and 7,018.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,165.42, 30,248.44 and 7,018.25 is: 10,527.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,165.42 : 30,248.44 = 7,018.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,165.42/30,248.44 = 7,018.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,165.42x = 30,248.44 × 7,018.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,165.42x = 212,290,945.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,290,945.24/20,165.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,527.47

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