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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,030.80, 30,051.12 and 6,883.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,030.80, 30,051.12 and 6,883.36 is: 10,326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,030.80 : 30,051.12 = 6,883.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,030.80/30,051.12 = 6,883.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,030.80x = 30,051.12 × 6,883.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,030.80x = 206,852,677.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,852,677.36/20,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,326.73

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