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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,057.97, 30,091.82 and 6,017.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,057.97, 30,091.82 and 6,017.97 is: 9,028.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,057.97 : 30,091.82 = 6,017.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,057.97/30,091.82 = 6,017.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,057.97x = 30,091.82 × 6,017.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,057.97x = 181,091,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,091,639.92/20,057.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,028.41

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