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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,276.58, 30,414.87 and 6,424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,276.58, 30,414.87 and 6,424.50 is: 9,636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,276.58 : 30,414.87 = 6,424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,276.58/30,414.87 = 6,424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,276.58x = 30,414.87 × 6,424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,276.58x = 195,400,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,400,332.32/20,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,636.75

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