Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,635.34, 30,944 and 7,303.90
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,635.34, 30,944 and 7,303.90 is: 10,952.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,635.34 : 30,944 = 7,303.90 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,635.34/30,944 = 7,303.90/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,635.34x = 30,944 × 7,303.90 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,635.34x = 226,011,881.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,011,881.60/20,635.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,952.66
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