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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,048.64, 30,062.08 and 6,006.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,048.64, 30,062.08 and 6,006.72 is: 9,006.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,048.64 : 30,062.08 = 6,006.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,048.64/30,062.08 = 6,006.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,048.64x = 30,062.08 × 6,006.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,048.64x = 180,574,497.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,574,497.18/20,048.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.82

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