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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,062.36, 30,092.34 and 6,914.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,062.36, 30,092.34 and 6,914.44 is: 10,371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,062.36 : 30,092.34 = 6,914.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,062.36/30,092.34 = 6,914.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,062.36x = 30,092.34 × 6,914.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,062.36x = 208,071,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,071,679.39/20,062.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,371.25

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