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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,187.41, 30,285.17 and 7,036.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,187.41, 30,285.17 and 7,036.25 is: 10,555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,187.41 : 30,285.17 = 7,036.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,187.41/30,285.17 = 7,036.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,187.41x = 30,285.17 × 7,036.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,187.41x = 213,093,992.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,093,992.23/20,187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,555.79

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