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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,121.81, 30,182.94 and 6,081.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,121.81, 30,182.94 and 6,081.96 is: 9,123.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,121.81 : 30,182.94 = 6,081.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,121.81/30,182.94 = 6,081.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,121.81x = 30,182.94 × 6,081.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,121.81x = 183,571,433.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,571,433.76/20,121.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.01

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