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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,521.46, 30,789.88 and 7,195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,521.46, 30,789.88 and 7,195.46 is: 10,795.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,521.46 : 30,789.88 = 7,195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,521.46/30,789.88 = 7,195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,521.46x = 30,789.88 × 7,195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,521.46x = 221,547,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,547,315.20/20,521.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,795.88

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