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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,920.60, 31,380.90 and 7,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,920.60, 31,380.90 and 7,069.40 is: 10,604.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,920.60 : 31,380.90 = 7,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,920.60/31,380.90 = 7,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,920.60x = 31,380.90 × 7,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,920.60x = 221,844,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,844,134.46/20,920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.10

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