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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,057.76, 30,083.22 and 6,013.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,057.76, 30,083.22 and 6,013.98 is: 9,019.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,057.76 : 30,083.22 = 6,013.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,057.76/30,083.22 = 6,013.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,057.76x = 30,083.22 × 6,013.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,057.76x = 180,919,883.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,919,883.42/20,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.94

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