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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,061.99, 30,092.91 and 6,021.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,061.99, 30,092.91 and 6,021.96 is: 9,032.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,061.99 : 30,092.91 = 6,021.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,061.99/30,092.91 = 6,021.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,061.99x = 30,092.91 × 6,021.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,061.99x = 181,218,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,218,149.84/20,061.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.91

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