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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,527.29, 30,790.98 and 6,676.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,527.29, 30,790.98 and 6,676.29 is: 10,014.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,527.29 : 30,790.98 = 6,676.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,527.29/30,790.98 = 6,676.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,527.29x = 30,790.98 × 6,676.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,527.29x = 205,569,511.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,569,511.86/20,527.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,014.45

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