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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,219.24, 30,331.69 and 7,068.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,219.24, 30,331.69 and 7,068.62 is: 10,603.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,219.24 : 30,331.69 = 7,068.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,219.24/30,331.69 = 7,068.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,219.24x = 30,331.69 × 7,068.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,219.24x = 214,403,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,403,190.57/20,219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,603.92

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