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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,595.76, 30,875.37 and 10,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,595.76, 30,875.37 and 10,060 is: 15,081.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,595.76 : 30,875.37 = 10,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,595.76/30,875.37 = 10,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,595.76x = 30,875.37 × 10,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,595.76x = 310,606,222.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,606,222.20/20,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,081.08

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