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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,203.58, 30,271.95 and 10,329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,203.58, 30,271.95 and 10,329.27 is: 15,476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,203.58 : 30,271.95 = 10,329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,203.58/30,271.95 = 10,329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,203.58x = 30,271.95 × 10,329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,203.58x = 312,687,144.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,687,144.98/20,203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.82

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