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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,033.79, 30,050.24 and 5,993.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,033.79, 30,050.24 and 5,993.84 is: 8,990.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,033.79 : 30,050.24 = 5,993.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,033.79/30,050.24 = 5,993.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,033.79x = 30,050.24 × 5,993.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,033.79x = 180,116,150.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,116,150.30/20,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.62

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