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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,068.58, 30,104.31 and 6,920.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,068.58, 30,104.31 and 6,920.76 is: 10,381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,068.58 : 30,104.31 = 6,920.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,068.58/30,104.31 = 6,920.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,068.58x = 30,104.31 × 6,920.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,068.58x = 208,344,519.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,344,519.35/20,068.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,381.63

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