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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,177.68, 30,275.40 and 7,039.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,177.68, 30,275.40 and 7,039.48 is: 10,562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,177.68 : 30,275.40 = 7,039.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,177.68/30,275.40 = 7,039.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,177.68x = 30,275.40 × 7,039.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,177.68x = 213,123,072.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,123,072.79/20,177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,562.32

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