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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,126.76, 30,190.42 and 6,086.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,126.76, 30,190.42 and 6,086.90 is: 9,130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,126.76 : 30,190.42 = 6,086.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,126.76/30,190.42 = 6,086.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,126.76x = 30,190.42 × 6,086.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,126.76x = 183,766,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,766,067.50/20,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,130.43

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