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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,039.94, 30,056.22 and 6,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,039.94, 30,056.22 and 6,001.80 is: 9,001.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,039.94 : 30,056.22 = 6,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,039.94/30,056.22 = 6,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,039.94x = 30,056.22 × 6,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,039.94x = 180,391,421.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,391,421.20/20,039.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.59

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