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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,189.49, 30,283.96 and 7,041.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,189.49, 30,283.96 and 7,041.81 is: 10,562.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,189.49 : 30,283.96 = 7,041.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,189.49/30,283.96 = 7,041.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,189.49x = 30,283.96 × 7,041.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,189.49x = 213,253,892.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,253,892.37/20,189.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,562.62

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