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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,040.72, 30,052.71 and 5,995.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,040.72, 30,052.71 and 5,995.68 is: 8,991.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,040.72 : 30,052.71 = 5,995.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,040.72/30,052.71 = 5,995.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,040.72x = 30,052.71 × 5,995.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,040.72x = 180,186,432.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,186,432.29/20,040.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,991.02

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