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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,036.52, 30,055.50 and 5,996.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,036.52, 30,055.50 and 5,996.70 is: 8,995.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,036.52 : 30,055.50 = 5,996.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,036.52/30,055.50 = 5,996.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,036.52x = 30,055.50 × 5,996.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,036.52x = 180,233,816.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,233,816.85/20,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.27

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