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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,178.48, 30,273.90 and 10,324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,178.48, 30,273.90 and 10,324.76 is: 15,490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,178.48 : 30,273.90 = 10,324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,178.48/30,273.90 = 10,324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,178.48x = 30,273.90 × 10,324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,178.48x = 312,570,700.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,570,700.14/20,178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,490.30

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