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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,030.52, 30,046.53 and 5,990.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,030.52, 30,046.53 and 5,990.73 is: 8,986.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,030.52 : 30,046.53 = 5,990.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,030.52/30,046.53 = 5,990.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,030.52x = 30,046.53 × 5,990.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,030.52x = 180,000,648.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,000,648.67/20,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,986.32

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