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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,014.70, 30,027.51 and 5,975.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,014.70, 30,027.51 and 5,975.37 is: 8,964.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,014.70 : 30,027.51 = 5,975.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,014.70/30,027.51 = 5,975.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,014.70x = 30,027.51 × 5,975.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,014.70x = 179,425,482.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,425,482.43/20,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,964.69

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