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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,187.46, 30,281.38 and 7,039.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,187.46, 30,281.38 and 7,039.82 is: 10,559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,187.46 : 30,281.38 = 7,039.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,187.46/30,281.38 = 7,039.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,187.46x = 30,281.38 × 7,039.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,187.46x = 213,175,464.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,175,464.55/20,187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,559.80

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