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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,555.24, 30,829.62 and 6,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,555.24, 30,829.62 and 6,701 is: 10,050.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,555.24 : 30,829.62 = 6,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,555.24/30,829.62 = 6,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,555.24x = 30,829.62 × 6,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,555.24x = 206,589,283.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,589,283.62/20,555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,050.44

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