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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,179.70, 30,269.55 and 6,139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,179.70, 30,269.55 and 6,139.70 is: 9,209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,179.70 : 30,269.55 = 6,139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,179.70/30,269.55 = 6,139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,179.70x = 30,269.55 × 6,139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,179.70x = 185,845,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,845,956.14/20,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,209.55

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