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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,266.48, 30,381.16 and 7,111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,266.48, 30,381.16 and 7,111.68 is: 10,661.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,266.48 : 30,381.16 = 7,111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,266.48/30,381.16 = 7,111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,266.48x = 30,381.16 × 7,111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,266.48x = 216,061,087.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,061,087.95/20,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,661.01

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