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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,245.68, 30,371.08 and 7,932.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,245.68, 30,371.08 and 7,932.08 is: 11,899.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,245.68 : 30,371.08 = 7,932.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,245.68/30,371.08 = 7,932.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,245.68x = 30,371.08 × 7,932.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,245.68x = 240,905,836.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,905,836.25/20,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,899.12

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