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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,197.58, 30,310.21 and 7,049.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,197.58, 30,310.21 and 7,049.95 is: 10,579.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,197.58 : 30,310.21 = 7,049.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,197.58/30,310.21 = 7,049.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,197.58x = 30,310.21 × 7,049.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,197.58x = 213,685,464.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,685,464.99/20,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,579.76

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