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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,181.80, 30,275.40 and 7,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,181.80, 30,275.40 and 7,038.20 is: 10,558.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,181.80 : 30,275.40 = 7,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,181.80/30,275.40 = 7,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,181.80x = 30,275.40 × 7,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,181.80x = 213,084,320.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,084,320.28/20,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,558.24

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