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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,326.73, 30,482.50 and 6,995.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,326.73, 30,482.50 and 6,995.99 is: 10,491.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,326.73 : 30,482.50 = 6,995.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,326.73/30,482.50 = 6,995.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,326.73x = 30,482.50 × 6,995.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,326.73x = 213,255,265.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,255,265.18/20,326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,491.37

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