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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,327.76, 30,489.84 and 7,179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,327.76, 30,489.84 and 7,179.48 is: 10,768.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,327.76 : 30,489.84 = 7,179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,327.76/30,489.84 = 7,179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,327.76x = 30,489.84 × 7,179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,327.76x = 218,901,196.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,901,196.48/20,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,768.58

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