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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,049.48, 30,074.58 and 6,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,049.48, 30,074.58 and 6,006.24 is: 9,009.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,049.48 : 30,074.58 = 6,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,049.48/30,074.58 = 6,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,049.48x = 30,074.58 × 6,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,049.48x = 180,635,145.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,635,145.38/20,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.47

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