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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,326.02, 30,481.45 and 6,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,326.02, 30,481.45 and 6,995.28 is: 10,490.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,326.02 : 30,481.45 = 6,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,326.02/30,481.45 = 6,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,326.02x = 30,481.45 × 6,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,326.02x = 213,226,202.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,226,202.92/20,326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,490.31

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