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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,094.59, 30,146.11 and 6,055.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,094.59, 30,146.11 and 6,055.65 is: 9,084.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,094.59 : 30,146.11 = 6,055.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,094.59/30,146.11 = 6,055.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,094.59x = 30,146.11 × 6,055.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,094.59x = 182,554,275.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,554,275.88/20,094.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.75

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