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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,029.14, 30,033.57 and 6,697.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,029.14, 30,033.57 and 6,697.40 is: 10,042.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,029.14 : 30,033.57 = 6,697.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,029.14/30,033.57 = 6,697.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,029.14x = 30,033.57 × 6,697.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,029.14x = 201,146,681.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,146,681.55/20,029.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.70

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