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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,061.86, 30,092.72 and 6,021.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,061.86, 30,092.72 and 6,021.83 is: 9,032.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,061.86 : 30,092.72 = 6,021.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,061.86/30,092.72 = 6,021.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,061.86x = 30,092.72 × 6,021.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,061.86x = 181,213,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,213,221.52/20,061.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.72

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