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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,034.52, 30,052.56 and 5,994.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,034.52, 30,052.56 and 5,994.76 is: 8,992.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,034.52 : 30,052.56 = 5,994.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,034.52/30,052.56 = 5,994.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,034.52x = 30,052.56 × 5,994.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,034.52x = 180,157,884.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,157,884.59/20,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.37

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