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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,049.03, 30,063.42 and 6,717.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,049.03, 30,063.42 and 6,717.42 is: 10,072.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,049.03 : 30,063.42 = 6,717.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,049.03/30,063.42 = 6,717.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,049.03x = 30,063.42 × 6,717.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,049.03x = 201,948,618.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,948,618.78/20,049.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,072.74

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