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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,043.78, 30,058.57 and 6,893.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,043.78, 30,058.57 and 6,893.02 is: 10,337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,043.78 : 30,058.57 = 6,893.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,043.78/30,058.57 = 6,893.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,043.78x = 30,058.57 × 6,893.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,043.78x = 207,194,324.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,194,324.18/20,043.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,337.09

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