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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,220.54, 30,329.31 and 7,741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,220.54, 30,329.31 and 7,741.68 is: 11,611.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,220.54 : 30,329.31 = 7,741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,220.54/30,329.31 = 7,741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,220.54x = 30,329.31 × 7,741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,220.54x = 234,799,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,799,812.64/20,220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,611.95

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