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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,006.80, 90,010.20 and 20,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,006.80, 90,010.20 and 20,565.20 is: 30,847.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,006.80 : 90,010.20 = 20,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,006.80/90,010.20 = 20,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,006.80x = 90,010.20 × 20,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,006.80x = 1,851,077,765.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,077,765.04/60,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,847.80

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