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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,148.04, 30,225.33 and 6,104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,148.04, 30,225.33 and 6,104.78 is: 9,158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,148.04 : 30,225.33 = 6,104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,148.04/30,225.33 = 6,104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,148.04x = 30,225.33 × 6,104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,148.04x = 184,518,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,518,952.30/20,148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.16

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