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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,050.67, 30,071.62 and 6,725.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,050.67, 30,071.62 and 6,725.54 is: 10,086.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,050.67 : 30,071.62 = 6,725.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,050.67/30,071.62 = 6,725.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,050.67x = 30,071.62 × 6,725.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,050.67x = 202,247,883.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,247,883.17/20,050.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,086.84

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