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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,052.54, 30,059.89 and 6,895.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,052.54, 30,059.89 and 6,895.71 is: 10,337.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,052.54 : 30,059.89 = 6,895.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,052.54/30,059.89 = 6,895.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,052.54x = 30,059.89 × 6,895.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,052.54x = 207,284,284.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,284,284.07/20,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,337.06

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