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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,429.92, 30,647.84 and 7,281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,429.92, 30,647.84 and 7,281.12 is: 10,922.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,429.92 : 30,647.84 = 7,281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,429.92/30,647.84 = 7,281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,429.92x = 30,647.84 × 7,281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,429.92x = 223,150,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,150,600.78/20,429.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,922.73

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