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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,350.31, 30,526.47 and 6,319.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,350.31, 30,526.47 and 6,319.89 is: 9,480.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,350.31 : 30,526.47 = 6,319.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,350.31/30,526.47 = 6,319.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,350.31x = 30,526.47 × 6,319.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,350.31x = 192,923,932.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,923,932.49/20,350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.15

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