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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,042.21, 30,063.32 and 6,894.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,042.21, 30,063.32 and 6,894.70 is: 10,342.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,042.21 : 30,063.32 = 6,894.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,042.21/30,063.32 = 6,894.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,042.21x = 30,063.32 × 6,894.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,042.21x = 207,277,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,277,572.40/20,042.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,342.05

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