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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,785.52, 31,179.86 and 6,934.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,785.52, 31,179.86 and 6,934.52 is: 10,402.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,785.52 : 31,179.86 = 6,934.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,785.52/31,179.86 = 6,934.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,785.52x = 31,179.86 × 6,934.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,785.52x = 216,217,362.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,217,362.77/20,785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,402.31

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