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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,031.48, 30,034.58 and 6,882.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,031.48, 30,034.58 and 6,882.68 is: 10,319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,031.48 : 30,034.58 = 6,882.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,031.48/30,034.58 = 6,882.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,031.48x = 30,034.58 × 6,882.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,031.48x = 206,718,403.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,718,403.07/20,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,319.68

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