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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,027.76, 30,043.67 and 6,878.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,027.76, 30,043.67 and 6,878.36 is: 10,318.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,027.76 : 30,043.67 = 6,878.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,027.76/30,043.67 = 6,878.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,027.76x = 30,043.67 × 6,878.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,027.76x = 206,650,993.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,650,993.37/20,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.23

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