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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,033.82, 30,045.60 and 5,993.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,033.82, 30,045.60 and 5,993.82 is: 8,989.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,033.82 : 30,045.60 = 5,993.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,033.82/30,045.60 = 5,993.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,033.82x = 30,045.60 × 5,993.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,033.82x = 180,087,918.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,087,918.19/20,033.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,989.20

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