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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,307.48, 30,462.02 and 6,266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,307.48, 30,462.02 and 6,266.26 is: 9,399.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,307.48 : 30,462.02 = 6,266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,307.48/30,462.02 = 6,266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,307.48x = 30,462.02 × 6,266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,307.48x = 190,882,753.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,882,753.80/20,307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.63

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