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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,034.46, 30,053.31 and 6,886.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,034.46, 30,053.31 and 6,886.84 is: 10,330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,034.46 : 30,053.31 = 6,886.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,034.46/30,053.31 = 6,886.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,034.46x = 30,053.31 × 6,886.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,034.46x = 206,972,337.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,972,337.44/20,034.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,330.82

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