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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,095.82, 30,150.96 and 6,949.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,095.82, 30,150.96 and 6,949.52 is: 10,426.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,095.82 : 30,150.96 = 6,949.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,095.82/30,150.96 = 6,949.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,095.82x = 30,150.96 × 6,949.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,095.82x = 209,534,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,534,699.54/20,095.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,426.78

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