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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,174.41, 30,262.43 and 7,028.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,174.41, 30,262.43 and 7,028.11 is: 10,542.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,174.41 : 30,262.43 = 7,028.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,174.41/30,262.43 = 7,028.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,174.41x = 30,262.43 × 7,028.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,174.41x = 212,687,686.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,687,686.91/20,174.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,542.45

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