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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,225.91, 30,352.53 and 7,078.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,225.91, 30,352.53 and 7,078.39 is: 10,622.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,225.91 : 30,352.53 = 7,078.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,225.91/30,352.53 = 7,078.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,225.91x = 30,352.53 × 7,078.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,225.91x = 214,847,044.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,847,044.83/20,225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,622.37

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