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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,035.92, 30,047.82 and 6,705.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,035.92, 30,047.82 and 6,705.52 is: 10,056.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,035.92 : 30,047.82 = 6,705.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,035.92/30,047.82 = 6,705.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,035.92x = 30,047.82 × 6,705.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,035.92x = 201,486,257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,486,257.97/20,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,056.25

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