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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,043.68, 30,059.44 and 6,888.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,043.68, 30,059.44 and 6,888.48 is: 10,330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,043.68 : 30,059.44 = 6,888.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,043.68/30,059.44 = 6,888.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,043.68x = 30,059.44 × 6,888.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,043.68x = 207,063,851.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,063,851.25/20,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,330.63

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