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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,295.36, 30,436.56 and 6,441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,295.36, 30,436.56 and 6,441.12 is: 9,659.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,295.36 : 30,436.56 = 6,441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,295.36/30,436.56 = 6,441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,295.36x = 30,436.56 × 6,441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,295.36x = 196,045,535.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,045,535.35/20,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,659.62

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