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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,040.68, 30,065.34 and 6,001.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,040.68, 30,065.34 and 6,001.82 is: 9,004.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,040.68 : 30,065.34 = 6,001.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,040.68/30,065.34 = 6,001.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,040.68x = 30,065.34 × 6,001.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,040.68x = 180,446,758.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,446,758.92/20,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.02

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