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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,046.52, 30,070.59 and 6,006.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,046.52, 30,070.59 and 6,006.79 is: 9,010.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,046.52 : 30,070.59 = 6,006.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,046.52/30,070.59 = 6,006.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,046.52x = 30,070.59 × 6,006.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,046.52x = 180,627,719.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,627,719.31/20,046.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.43

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