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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,301.52, 30,457.54 and 6,261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,301.52, 30,457.54 and 6,261.24 is: 9,393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,301.52 : 30,457.54 = 6,261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,301.52/30,457.54 = 6,261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,301.52x = 30,457.54 × 6,261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,301.52x = 190,701,914.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,701,914.02/20,301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.48

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