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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,099.41, 30,150.43 and 6,950.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,099.41, 30,150.43 and 6,950.07 is: 10,425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,099.41 : 30,150.43 = 6,950.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,099.41/30,150.43 = 6,950.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,099.41x = 30,150.43 × 6,950.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,099.41x = 209,547,581.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,547,581.65/20,099.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,425.56

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