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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,033.18, 30,054.06 and 5,994.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,033.18, 30,054.06 and 5,994.29 is: 8,992.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,033.18 : 30,054.06 = 5,994.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,033.18/30,054.06 = 5,994.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,033.18x = 30,054.06 × 5,994.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,033.18x = 180,152,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,152,751.32/20,033.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.72

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