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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,628.78, 30,932.13 and 8,148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,628.78, 30,932.13 and 8,148.30 is: 12,218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,628.78 : 30,932.13 = 8,148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,628.78/30,932.13 = 8,148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,628.78x = 30,932.13 × 8,148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,628.78x = 252,044,274.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,044,274.88/20,628.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,218.09

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