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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,124.92, 30,187.66 and 6,085.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,124.92, 30,187.66 and 6,085.06 is: 9,127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,124.92 : 30,187.66 = 6,085.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,124.92/30,187.66 = 6,085.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,124.92x = 30,187.66 × 6,085.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,124.92x = 183,693,722.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,693,722.36/20,124.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,127.67

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