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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,180.81, 30,270.89 and 9,079.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,180.81, 30,270.89 and 9,079.65 is: 13,619.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,180.81 : 30,270.89 = 9,079.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,180.81/30,270.89 = 9,079.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,180.81x = 30,270.89 × 9,079.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,180.81x = 274,849,086.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,849,086.39/20,180.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,619.33

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