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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,020.89, 30,033.39 and 6,871.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,020.89, 30,033.39 and 6,871.56 is: 10,308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,020.89 : 30,033.39 = 6,871.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,020.89/30,033.39 = 6,871.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,020.89x = 30,033.39 × 6,871.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,020.89x = 206,376,241.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,376,241.39/20,020.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,308.05

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