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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,012.02, 30,021.27 and 6,161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,012.02, 30,021.27 and 6,161.02 is: 9,242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,012.02 : 30,021.27 = 6,161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,012.02/30,021.27 = 6,161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,012.02x = 30,021.27 × 6,161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,012.02x = 184,961,644.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,961,644.90/20,012.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.53

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