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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,819.38, 31,220.91 and 6,775.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,819.38, 31,220.91 and 6,775.99 is: 10,161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,819.38 : 31,220.91 = 6,775.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,819.38/31,220.91 = 6,775.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,819.38x = 31,220.91 × 6,775.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,819.38x = 211,552,495.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,552,495.90/20,819.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,161.33

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