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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,050.38, 30,079.62 and 6,903.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,050.38, 30,079.62 and 6,903.27 is: 10,356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,050.38 : 30,079.62 = 6,903.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,050.38/30,079.62 = 6,903.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,050.38x = 30,079.62 × 6,903.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,050.38x = 207,647,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,647,738.36/20,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,356.30

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