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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,112.70, 30,168.90 and 6,072.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,112.70, 30,168.90 and 6,072.70 is: 9,109.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,112.70 : 30,168.90 = 6,072.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,112.70/30,168.90 = 6,072.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,112.70x = 30,168.90 × 6,072.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,112.70x = 183,206,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,206,679.03/20,112.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,109.00

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