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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,010.32, 30,016.97 and 5,969.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,010.32, 30,016.97 and 5,969.24 is: 8,954.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,010.32 : 30,016.97 = 5,969.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,010.32/30,016.97 = 5,969.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,010.32x = 30,016.97 × 5,969.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,010.32x = 179,178,498.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,178,498.00/20,010.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,954.30

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