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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,035.06, 30,053.28 and 6,887.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,035.06, 30,053.28 and 6,887.32 is: 10,331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,035.06 : 30,053.28 = 6,887.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,035.06/30,053.28 = 6,887.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,035.06x = 30,053.28 × 6,887.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,035.06x = 206,986,556.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,986,556.41/20,035.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.22

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