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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,778.02, 31,169.96 and 6,734.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,778.02, 31,169.96 and 6,734.75 is: 10,103.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,778.02 : 31,169.96 = 6,734.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,778.02/31,169.96 = 6,734.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,778.02x = 31,169.96 × 6,734.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,778.02x = 209,921,761.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,921,761.72/20,778.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,103.07

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