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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,309.73, 30,443.12 and 6,978.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,309.73, 30,443.12 and 6,978.54 is: 10,460.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,309.73 : 30,443.12 = 6,978.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,309.73/30,443.12 = 6,978.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,309.73x = 30,443.12 × 6,978.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,309.73x = 212,448,530.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,448,530.64/20,309.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,460.43

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