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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,050.03, 30,064.92 and 6,718.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,050.03, 30,064.92 and 6,718.42 is: 10,074.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,050.03 : 30,064.92 = 6,718.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,050.03/30,064.92 = 6,718.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,050.03x = 30,064.92 × 6,718.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,050.03x = 201,988,759.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,988,759.83/20,050.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,074.24

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