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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.24, 30,004.08 and 5,962.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.24, 30,004.08 and 5,962.48 is: 8,942.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.24 : 30,004.08 = 5,962.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.24/30,004.08 = 5,962.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.24x = 30,004.08 × 5,962.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.24x = 178,898,726.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,898,726.92/20,006.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,942.15

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