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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,047.77, 30,071.66 and 6,009.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,047.77, 30,071.66 and 6,009.28 is: 9,013.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,047.77 : 30,071.66 = 6,009.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,047.77/30,071.66 = 6,009.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,047.77x = 30,071.66 × 6,009.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,047.77x = 180,708,919.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,708,919.78/20,047.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.92

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