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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,044.81, 30,034.38 and 10,674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,044.81, 30,034.38 and 10,674.88 is: 15,994.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,044.81 : 30,034.38 = 10,674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,044.81/30,034.38 = 10,674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,044.81x = 30,034.38 × 10,674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,044.81x = 320,613,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,613,402.37/20,044.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,994.83

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