Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,889, 31,335.12 and 7,038
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,889, 31,335.12 and 7,038 is: 10,557.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,889 : 31,335.12 = 7,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,889/31,335.12 = 7,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,889x = 31,335.12 × 7,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,889x = 220,536,574.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,536,574.56/20,889 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,557.55
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