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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,768.98, 31,152.45 and 7,620.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,768.98, 31,152.45 and 7,620.33 is: 11,430.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,768.98 : 31,152.45 = 7,620.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,768.98/31,152.45 = 7,620.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,768.98x = 31,152.45 × 7,620.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,768.98x = 237,391,876.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,391,876.61/20,768.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,430.12

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