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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,909.60, 31,364.40 and 7,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,909.60, 31,364.40 and 7,058.40 is: 10,587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,909.60 : 31,364.40 = 7,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,909.60/31,364.40 = 7,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,909.60x = 31,364.40 × 7,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,909.60x = 221,382,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,382,480.96/20,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587.60

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