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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,187.40, 30,281.10 and 7,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,187.40, 30,281.10 and 7,035.40 is: 10,553.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,187.40 : 30,281.10 = 7,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,187.40/30,281.10 = 7,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,187.40x = 30,281.10 × 7,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,187.40x = 213,039,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,039,650.94/20,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,553.10

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