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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,827.29, 31,240.89 and 6,787.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,827.29, 31,240.89 and 6,787.29 is: 10,180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,827.29 : 31,240.89 = 6,787.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,827.29/31,240.89 = 6,787.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,827.29x = 31,240.89 × 6,787.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,827.29x = 212,040,980.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,040,980.29/20,827.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,180.92

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