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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,729.40, 31,090.80 and 6,878.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,729.40, 31,090.80 and 6,878.40 is: 10,316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,729.40 : 31,090.80 = 6,878.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,729.40/31,090.80 = 6,878.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,729.40x = 31,090.80 × 6,878.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,729.40x = 213,854,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,854,958.72/20,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,316.50

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