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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,035.96, 30,055.56 and 6,888.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,035.96, 30,055.56 and 6,888.34 is: 10,333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,035.96 : 30,055.56 = 6,888.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,035.96/30,055.56 = 6,888.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,035.96x = 30,055.56 × 6,888.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,035.96x = 207,032,916.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,032,916.17/20,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,333.07

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