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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,242.98, 30,364.41 and 7,095.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,242.98, 30,364.41 and 7,095.33 is: 10,642.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,242.98 : 30,364.41 = 7,095.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,242.98/30,364.41 = 7,095.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,242.98x = 30,364.41 × 7,095.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,242.98x = 215,445,509.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,445,509.21/20,242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.97

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