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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,026.81, 30,041.58 and 6,888.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,026.81, 30,041.58 and 6,888.41 is: 10,333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,026.81 : 30,041.58 = 6,888.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,026.81/30,041.58 = 6,888.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,026.81x = 30,041.58 × 6,888.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,026.81x = 206,938,708.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,938,708.37/20,026.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,333.08

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