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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,362.67, 30,536.51 and 7,032.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,362.67, 30,536.51 and 7,032.28 is: 10,545.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,362.67 : 30,536.51 = 7,032.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,362.67/30,536.51 = 7,032.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,362.67x = 30,536.51 × 7,032.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,362.67x = 214,741,288.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,741,288.54/20,362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,545.83

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