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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,281.79, 30,424.49 and 7,134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,281.79, 30,424.49 and 7,134.28 is: 10,702.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,281.79 : 30,424.49 = 7,134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,281.79/30,424.49 = 7,134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,281.79x = 30,424.49 × 7,134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,281.79x = 217,056,830.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,056,830.52/20,281.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,702.05

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