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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,049.64, 30,063.58 and 6,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,049.64, 30,063.58 and 6,007.72 is: 9,008.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,049.64 : 30,063.58 = 6,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,049.64/30,063.58 = 6,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,049.64x = 30,063.58 × 6,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,049.64x = 180,613,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,613,570.84/20,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.32

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