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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,188.92, 30,281.22 and 7,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,188.92, 30,281.22 and 7,041 is: 10,560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,188.92 : 30,281.22 = 7,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,188.92/30,281.22 = 7,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,188.92x = 30,281.22 × 7,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,188.92x = 213,210,070.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,210,070.02/20,188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,560.75

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