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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,061.63, 30,092.37 and 6,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,061.63, 30,092.37 and 6,021.60 is: 9,032.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,061.63 : 30,092.37 = 6,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,061.63/30,092.37 = 6,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,061.63x = 30,092.37 × 6,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,061.63x = 181,204,102.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,204,102.35/20,061.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.37

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