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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,033.24, 30,049.56 and 6,707.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,033.24, 30,049.56 and 6,707.12 is: 10,060.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,033.24 : 30,049.56 = 6,707.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,033.24/30,049.56 = 6,707.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,033.24x = 30,049.56 × 6,707.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,033.24x = 201,546,004.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,546,004.87/20,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.58

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