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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,001.99, 30,002.22 and 5,009.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,001.99, 30,002.22 and 5,009.08 is: 7,513.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,001.99 : 30,002.22 = 5,009.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,001.99/30,002.22 = 5,009.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,001.99x = 30,002.22 × 5,009.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,001.99x = 150,283,663.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,283,663.16/20,001.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.43

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