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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,278.67, 30,418.84 and 6,960.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,278.67, 30,418.84 and 6,960.81 is: 10,441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,278.67 : 30,418.84 = 6,960.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,278.67/30,418.84 = 6,960.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,278.67x = 30,418.84 × 6,960.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,278.67x = 211,739,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,739,765.66/20,278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,441.50

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