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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,035.26, 30,056.49 and 6,884.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,035.26, 30,056.49 and 6,884.73 is: 10,328.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,035.26 : 30,056.49 = 6,884.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,035.26/30,056.49 = 6,884.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,035.26x = 30,056.49 × 6,884.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,035.26x = 206,930,818.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,930,818.40/20,035.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,328.33

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