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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,058.97, 30,093.32 and 6,018.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,058.97, 30,093.32 and 6,018.97 is: 9,029.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,058.97 : 30,093.32 = 6,018.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,058.97/30,093.32 = 6,018.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,058.97x = 30,093.32 × 6,018.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,058.97x = 181,130,790.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,130,790.28/20,058.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.91

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