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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,030.28, 30,051.90 and 6,882.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,030.28, 30,051.90 and 6,882.36 is: 10,325.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,030.28 : 30,051.90 = 6,882.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,030.28/30,051.90 = 6,882.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,030.28x = 30,051.90 × 6,882.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,030.28x = 206,827,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,827,994.48/20,030.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,325.77

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