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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,106.27, 30,159.63 and 6,066.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,106.27, 30,159.63 and 6,066.42 is: 9,099.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,106.27 : 30,159.63 = 6,066.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,106.27/30,159.63 = 6,066.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,106.27x = 30,159.63 × 6,066.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,106.27x = 182,960,952.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,960,952.29/20,106.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.70

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