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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,082.58, 30,137.77 and 6,935.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,082.58, 30,137.77 and 6,935.07 is: 10,407.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,082.58 : 30,137.77 = 6,935.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,082.58/30,137.77 = 6,935.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,082.58x = 30,137.77 × 6,935.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,082.58x = 209,007,496.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,007,496.75/20,082.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,407.40

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