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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,672.97, 31,009.47 and 8,979.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,672.97, 31,009.47 and 8,979.81 is: 13,469.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,672.97 : 31,009.47 = 8,979.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,672.97/31,009.47 = 8,979.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,672.97x = 31,009.47 × 8,979.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,672.97x = 278,459,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,459,148.80/20,672.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,469.72

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