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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,055.45, 30,082.76 and 6,907.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,055.45, 30,082.76 and 6,907.53 is: 10,361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,055.45 : 30,082.76 = 6,907.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,055.45/30,082.76 = 6,907.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,055.45x = 30,082.76 × 6,907.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,055.45x = 207,797,484.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,797,484.59/20,055.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,361.15

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