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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,135.01, 30,206.70 and 6,095.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,135.01, 30,206.70 and 6,095.82 is: 9,145.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,135.01 : 30,206.70 = 6,095.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,135.01/30,206.70 = 6,095.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,135.01x = 30,206.70 × 6,095.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,135.01x = 184,134,605.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,134,605.99/20,135.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.00

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