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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,047.73, 30,050.46 and 6,717.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,047.73, 30,050.46 and 6,717.29 is: 10,068.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,047.73 : 30,050.46 = 6,717.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,047.73/30,050.46 = 6,717.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,047.73x = 30,050.46 × 6,717.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,047.73x = 201,857,504.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,857,504.20/20,047.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,068.85

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