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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,100.02, 30,150.17 and 6,060.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,100.02, 30,150.17 and 6,060.16 is: 9,090.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,100.02 : 30,150.17 = 6,060.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,100.02/30,150.17 = 6,060.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,100.02x = 30,150.17 × 6,060.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,100.02x = 182,714,854.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,714,854.23/20,100.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.28

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