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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,086.97, 30,134.68 and 6,048.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,086.97, 30,134.68 and 6,048.02 is: 9,073.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,086.97 : 30,134.68 = 6,048.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,086.97/30,134.68 = 6,048.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,086.97x = 30,134.68 × 6,048.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,086.97x = 182,255,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,255,207.55/20,086.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.31

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