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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,831.49, 31,250.48 and 6,977.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,831.49, 31,250.48 and 6,977.25 is: 10,466.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,831.49 : 31,250.48 = 6,977.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,831.49/31,250.48 = 6,977.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,831.49x = 31,250.48 × 6,977.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,831.49x = 218,042,376.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,042,376.69/20,831.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.96

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