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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,519.20, 30,778.80 and 6,669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,519.20, 30,778.80 and 6,669.60 is: 10,004.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,519.20 : 30,778.80 = 6,669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,519.20/30,778.80 = 6,669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,519.20x = 30,778.80 × 6,669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,519.20x = 205,282,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,282,284.48/20,519.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.40

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