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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,177.95, 30,271.79 and 6,326.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,177.95, 30,271.79 and 6,326.95 is: 9,491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,177.95 : 30,271.79 = 6,326.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,177.95/30,271.79 = 6,326.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,177.95x = 30,271.79 × 6,326.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,177.95x = 191,528,101.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,528,101.74/20,177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,491.95

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