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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,060.26, 30,086.97 and 6,016.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,060.26, 30,086.97 and 6,016.48 is: 9,023.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,060.26 : 30,086.97 = 6,016.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,060.26/30,086.97 = 6,016.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,060.26x = 30,086.97 × 6,016.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,060.26x = 181,017,653.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,017,653.27/20,060.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.69

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