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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,275.18, 30,413.94 and 7,128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,275.18, 30,413.94 and 7,128.46 is: 10,693.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,275.18 : 30,413.94 = 7,128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,275.18/30,413.94 = 7,128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,275.18x = 30,413.94 × 7,128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,275.18x = 216,804,554.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,804,554.73/20,275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,693.10

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