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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,119.99, 30,169.85 and 6,968.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,119.99, 30,169.85 and 6,968.83 is: 10,449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,119.99 : 30,169.85 = 6,968.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,119.99/30,169.85 = 6,968.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,119.99x = 30,169.85 × 6,968.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,119.99x = 210,248,555.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,248,555.78/20,119.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,449.73

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