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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,425.09, 30,640.25 and 7,278.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,425.09, 30,640.25 and 7,278.79 is: 10,919.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,425.09 : 30,640.25 = 7,278.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,425.09/30,640.25 = 7,278.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,425.09x = 30,640.25 × 7,278.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,425.09x = 223,023,908.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,023,908.90/20,425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,919.12

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