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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,032.72, 30,039.90 and 10,670.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,032.72, 30,039.90 and 10,670.29 is: 16,000.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,032.72 : 30,039.90 = 10,670.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,032.72/30,039.90 = 10,670.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,032.72x = 30,039.90 × 10,670.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,032.72x = 320,534,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,534,444.57/20,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,000.55

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