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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,049.28, 30,055.04 and 6,892.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,049.28, 30,055.04 and 6,892.44 is: 10,332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,049.28 : 30,055.04 = 6,892.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,049.28/30,055.04 = 6,892.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,049.28x = 30,055.04 × 6,892.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,049.28x = 207,152,559.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,152,559.90/20,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,332.17

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