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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,261.59, 30,395.42 and 7,111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,261.59, 30,395.42 and 7,111.64 is: 10,668.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,261.59 : 30,395.42 = 7,111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,261.59/30,395.42 = 7,111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,261.59x = 30,395.42 × 7,111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,261.59x = 216,161,284.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,161,284.69/20,261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,668.53

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