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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,128.60, 30,192.90 and 6,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,128.60, 30,192.90 and 6,277.60 is: 9,416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,128.60 : 30,192.90 = 6,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,128.60/30,192.90 = 6,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,128.60x = 30,192.90 × 6,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,128.60x = 189,538,949.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,538,949.04/20,128.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,416.40

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