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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,079.94, 30,114.68 and 6,036.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,079.94, 30,114.68 and 6,036.22 is: 9,052.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,079.94 : 30,114.68 = 6,036.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,079.94/30,114.68 = 6,036.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,079.94x = 30,114.68 × 6,036.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,079.94x = 181,778,833.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,778,833.71/20,079.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.76

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