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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,031.80, 30,048.38 and 6,884.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,031.80, 30,048.38 and 6,884.08 is: 10,326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,031.80 : 30,048.38 = 6,884.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,031.80/30,048.38 = 6,884.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,031.80x = 30,048.38 × 6,884.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,031.80x = 206,855,451.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,855,451.79/20,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,326.35

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