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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69,661, 104,491.50 and 20,413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69,661, 104,491.50 and 20,413 is: 30,619.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69,661 : 104,491.50 = 20,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69,661/104,491.50 = 20,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69,661x = 104,491.50 × 20,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69,661x = 2,132,984,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,984,989.50/69,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,619.50

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