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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,045.84, 30,062.88 and 6,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,045.84, 30,062.88 and 6,005.30 is: 9,006.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,045.84 : 30,062.88 = 6,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,045.84/30,062.88 = 6,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,045.84x = 30,062.88 × 6,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,045.84x = 180,536,462.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,536,462.95/20,045.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.18

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