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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,040.18, 30,059.97 and 6,892.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,040.18, 30,059.97 and 6,892.67 is: 10,338.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,040.18 : 30,059.97 = 6,892.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,040.18/30,059.97 = 6,892.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,040.18x = 30,059.97 × 6,892.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,040.18x = 207,193,277.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,193,277.27/20,040.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,338.89

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