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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,295.49, 30,437.93 and 6,060.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,295.49, 30,437.93 and 6,060.61 is: 9,089.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,295.49 : 30,437.93 = 6,060.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,295.49/30,437.93 = 6,060.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,295.49x = 30,437.93 × 6,060.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,295.49x = 184,472,392.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,472,392.63/20,295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.33

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