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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,183.40, 30,265.38 and 7,035.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,183.40, 30,265.38 and 7,035.48 is: 10,549.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,183.40 : 30,265.38 = 7,035.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,183.40/30,265.38 = 7,035.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,183.40x = 30,265.38 × 7,035.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,183.40x = 212,931,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,931,475.68/20,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.83

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