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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,208.80, 30,307.80 and 7,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,208.80, 30,307.80 and 7,059.80 is: 10,587.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,208.80 : 30,307.80 = 7,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,208.80/30,307.80 = 7,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,208.80x = 30,307.80 × 7,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,208.80x = 213,967,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,967,006.44/20,208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587.81

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