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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,030.80, 30,048.90 and 6,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,030.80, 30,048.90 and 6,887.20 is: 10,331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,030.80 : 30,048.90 = 6,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,030.80/30,048.90 = 6,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,030.80x = 30,048.90 × 6,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,030.80x = 206,952,784.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,952,784.08/20,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.73

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