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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,358.78, 30,527.85 and 7,209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,358.78, 30,527.85 and 7,209.30 is: 10,810.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,358.78 : 30,527.85 = 7,209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,358.78/30,527.85 = 7,209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,358.78x = 30,527.85 × 7,209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,358.78x = 220,084,429.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,084,429.01/20,358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,810.30

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