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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,169.42, 30,255.33 and 6,129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,169.42, 30,255.33 and 6,129.93 is: 9,195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,169.42 : 30,255.33 = 6,129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,169.42/30,255.33 = 6,129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,169.42x = 30,255.33 × 6,129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,169.42x = 185,463,055.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,463,055.03/20,169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,195.26

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