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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,033.03, 30,039.35 and 6,701.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,033.03, 30,039.35 and 6,701.24 is: 10,048.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,033.03 : 30,039.35 = 6,701.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,033.03/30,039.35 = 6,701.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,033.03x = 30,039.35 × 6,701.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,033.03x = 201,300,893.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,300,893.79/20,033.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,048.45

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