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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,176.69, 30,265.18 and 7,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,176.69, 30,265.18 and 7,029.04 is: 10,543.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,176.69 : 30,265.18 = 7,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,176.69/30,265.18 = 7,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,176.69x = 30,265.18 × 7,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,176.69x = 212,735,102.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,735,102.74/20,176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,543.61

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