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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,186.34, 30,279.64 and 7,038.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,186.34, 30,279.64 and 7,038.66 is: 10,558.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,186.34 : 30,279.64 = 7,038.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,186.34/30,279.64 = 7,038.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,186.34x = 30,279.64 × 7,038.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,186.34x = 213,128,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,128,090.88/20,186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,558.04

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