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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,035.82, 30,053.57 and 5,995.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,035.82, 30,053.57 and 5,995.45 is: 8,993.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,035.82 : 30,053.57 = 5,995.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,035.82/30,053.57 = 5,995.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,035.82x = 30,053.57 × 5,995.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,035.82x = 180,184,683.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,184,683.85/20,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,993.13

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