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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,035.71, 30,055.19 and 6,888.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,035.71, 30,055.19 and 6,888.09 is: 10,332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,035.71 : 30,055.19 = 6,888.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,035.71/30,055.19 = 6,888.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,035.71x = 30,055.19 × 6,888.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,035.71x = 207,022,819.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,022,819.25/20,035.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,332.69

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