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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,279.96, 30,421.54 and 7,135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,279.96, 30,421.54 and 7,135.28 is: 10,703.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,279.96 : 30,421.54 = 7,135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,279.96/30,421.54 = 7,135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,279.96x = 30,421.54 × 7,135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,279.96x = 217,066,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,066,205.93/20,279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,703.48

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