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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,228.70, 30,356.74 and 7,081.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,228.70, 30,356.74 and 7,081.19 is: 10,626.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,228.70 : 30,356.74 = 7,081.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,228.70/30,356.74 = 7,081.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,228.70x = 30,356.74 × 7,081.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,228.70x = 214,961,814.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,961,814.63/20,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,626.57

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