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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,190.05, 30,285.20 and 7,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,190.05, 30,285.20 and 7,042.44 is: 10,563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,190.05 : 30,285.20 = 7,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,190.05/30,285.20 = 7,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,190.05x = 30,285.20 × 7,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,190.05x = 213,281,721.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,281,721.49/20,190.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,563.70

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