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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,230.83, 30,349.08 and 7,080.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,230.83, 30,349.08 and 7,080.21 is: 10,621.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,230.83 : 30,349.08 = 7,080.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,230.83/30,349.08 = 7,080.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,230.83x = 30,349.08 × 7,080.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,230.83x = 214,877,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,877,859.71/20,230.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,621.31

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