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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,174.80, 30,264.90 and 7,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,174.80, 30,264.90 and 7,031.20 is: 10,547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,174.80 : 30,264.90 = 7,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,174.80/30,264.90 = 7,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,174.80x = 30,264.90 × 7,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,174.80x = 212,798,564.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,798,564.88/20,174.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.74

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