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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,042.02, 30,059.52 and 6,894.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,042.02, 30,059.52 and 6,894.64 is: 10,340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,042.02 : 30,059.52 = 6,894.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,042.02/30,059.52 = 6,894.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,042.02x = 30,059.52 × 6,894.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,042.02x = 207,249,568.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,249,568.97/20,042.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,340.75

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