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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,177.80, 30,269.40 and 7,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,177.80, 30,269.40 and 7,034.20 is: 10,552.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,177.80 : 30,269.40 = 7,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,177.80/30,269.40 = 7,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,177.80x = 30,269.40 × 7,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,177.80x = 212,921,013.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,921,013.48/20,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,552.24

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