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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,306.72, 30,465.84 and 7,159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,306.72, 30,465.84 and 7,159.52 is: 10,741.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,306.72 : 30,465.84 = 7,159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,306.72/30,465.84 = 7,159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,306.72x = 30,465.84 × 7,159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,306.72x = 218,120,790.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,120,790.80/20,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,741.31

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