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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,012.90, 30,009.15 and 6,681.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,012.90, 30,009.15 and 6,681.10 is: 10,018.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,012.90 : 30,009.15 = 6,681.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,012.90/30,009.15 = 6,681.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,012.90x = 30,009.15 × 6,681.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,012.90x = 200,494,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,494,222.30/20,012.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,018.25

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