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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,177.84, 30,266.93 and 7,030.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,177.84, 30,266.93 and 7,030.19 is: 10,545.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,177.84 : 30,266.93 = 7,030.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,177.84/30,266.93 = 7,030.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,177.84x = 30,266.93 × 7,030.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,177.84x = 212,782,361.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,782,361.86/20,177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,545.35

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