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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,291.57, 30,440.79 and 6,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,291.57, 30,440.79 and 6,251.30 is: 9,378.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,291.57 : 30,440.79 = 6,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,291.57/30,440.79 = 6,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,291.57x = 30,440.79 × 6,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,291.57x = 190,294,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,294,510.53/20,291.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,378.01

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