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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,041.62, 30,067.20 and 6,002.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,041.62, 30,067.20 and 6,002.82 is: 9,005.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,041.62 : 30,067.20 = 6,002.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,041.62/30,067.20 = 6,002.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,041.62x = 30,067.20 × 6,002.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,041.62x = 180,487,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,487,989.50/20,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.66

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