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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,087.97, 30,136.18 and 6,049.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,087.97, 30,136.18 and 6,049.02 is: 9,074.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,087.97 : 30,136.18 = 6,049.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,087.97/30,136.18 = 6,049.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,087.97x = 30,136.18 × 6,049.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,087.97x = 182,294,355.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,294,355.54/20,087.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.80

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