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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,029.31, 30,034.07 and 10,666.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,029.31, 30,034.07 and 10,666.85 is: 15,995.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,029.31 : 30,034.07 = 10,666.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,029.31/30,034.07 = 10,666.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,029.31x = 30,034.07 × 10,666.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,029.31x = 320,368,866.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,368,866.25/20,029.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,995.01

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