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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,062.99, 30,099.93 and 6,023.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,062.99, 30,099.93 and 6,023.62 is: 9,037.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,062.99 : 30,099.93 = 6,023.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,062.99/30,099.93 = 6,023.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,062.99x = 30,099.93 × 6,023.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,062.99x = 181,310,540.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,310,540.35/20,062.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,037.06

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