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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,175.28, 30,253.32 and 7,026.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,175.28, 30,253.32 and 7,026.04 is: 10,535.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,175.28 : 30,253.32 = 7,026.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,175.28/30,253.32 = 7,026.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,175.28x = 30,253.32 × 7,026.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,175.28x = 212,561,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,561,036.45/20,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,535.72

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