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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,158.92, 30,238.43 and 6,119.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,158.92, 30,238.43 and 6,119.05 is: 9,178.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,158.92 : 30,238.43 = 6,119.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,158.92/30,238.43 = 6,119.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,158.92x = 30,238.43 × 6,119.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,158.92x = 185,030,465.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,030,465.09/20,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,178.59

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