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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,050.29, 30,056.52 and 6,893.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,050.29, 30,056.52 and 6,893.46 is: 10,333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,050.29 : 30,056.52 = 6,893.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,050.29/30,056.52 = 6,893.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,050.29x = 30,056.52 × 6,893.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,050.29x = 207,193,418.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,193,418.36/20,050.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,333.69

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