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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,007, 30,010.32 and 6,681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,007, 30,010.32 and 6,681 is: 10,021.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,007 : 30,010.32 = 6,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,007/30,010.32 = 6,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,007x = 30,010.32 × 6,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,007x = 200,498,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,498,947.92/20,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.44

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