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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,039.97, 30,065.73 and 6,001.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,039.97, 30,065.73 and 6,001.05 is: 9,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,039.97 : 30,065.73 = 6,001.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,039.97/30,065.73 = 6,001.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,039.97x = 30,065.73 × 6,001.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,039.97x = 180,425,949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,425,949.02/20,039.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.30

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