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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,042.94, 30,060.72 and 6,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,042.94, 30,060.72 and 6,004.80 is: 9,006.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,042.94 : 30,060.72 = 6,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,042.94/30,060.72 = 6,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,042.94x = 30,060.72 × 6,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,042.94x = 180,508,611.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,508,611.46/20,042.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.09

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