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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,068.20, 30,103.76 and 6,920.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,068.20, 30,103.76 and 6,920.40 is: 10,381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,068.20 : 30,103.76 = 6,920.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,068.20/30,103.76 = 6,920.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,068.20x = 30,103.76 × 6,920.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,068.20x = 208,330,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,330,060.70/20,068.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,381.10

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