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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,177.49, 30,266.37 and 7,030.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,177.49, 30,266.37 and 7,030.11 is: 10,545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,177.49 : 30,266.37 = 7,030.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,177.49/30,266.37 = 7,030.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,177.49x = 30,266.37 × 7,030.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,177.49x = 212,775,910.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,775,910.40/20,177.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,545.21

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