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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,049.93, 30,076.45 and 6,722.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,049.93, 30,076.45 and 6,722.96 is: 10,084.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,049.93 : 30,076.45 = 6,722.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,049.93/30,076.45 = 6,722.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,049.93x = 30,076.45 × 6,722.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,049.93x = 202,202,603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,202,603.10/20,049.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,084.95

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