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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,026, 30,041.43 and 6,175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,026, 30,041.43 and 6,175 is: 9,263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,026 : 30,041.43 = 6,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,026/30,041.43 = 6,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,026x = 30,041.43 × 6,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,026x = 185,505,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,505,830.25/20,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.25

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