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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,060.43, 30,092.31 and 6,732.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,060.43, 30,092.31 and 6,732.79 is: 10,099.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,060.43 : 30,092.31 = 6,732.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,060.43/30,092.31 = 6,732.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,060.43x = 30,092.31 × 6,732.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,060.43x = 202,605,128.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,605,128.61/20,060.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.74

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