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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,083.61, 30,127.16 and 6,042.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,083.61, 30,127.16 and 6,042.68 is: 9,064.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,083.61 : 30,127.16 = 6,042.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,083.61/30,127.16 = 6,042.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,083.61x = 30,127.16 × 6,042.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,083.61x = 182,048,787.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,048,787.19/20,083.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,064.55

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