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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,039.52, 30,059.76 and 6,892.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,039.52, 30,059.76 and 6,892.56 is: 10,339.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,039.52 : 30,059.76 = 6,892.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,039.52/30,059.76 = 6,892.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,039.52x = 30,059.76 × 6,892.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,039.52x = 207,188,699.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,188,699.39/20,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,339.01

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