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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,174.07, 30,261.21 and 7,026.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,174.07, 30,261.21 and 7,026.42 is: 10,539.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,174.07 : 30,261.21 = 7,026.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,174.07/30,261.21 = 7,026.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,174.07x = 30,261.21 × 7,026.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,174.07x = 212,627,971.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,627,971.17/20,174.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,539.67

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