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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,236.95, 30,369.12 and 7,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,236.95, 30,369.12 and 7,089.44 is: 10,638.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,236.95 : 30,369.12 = 7,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,236.95/30,369.12 = 7,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,236.95x = 30,369.12 × 7,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,236.95x = 215,299,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,299,902.25/20,236.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,638.95

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