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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,364.92, 30,541.39 and 6,132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,364.92, 30,541.39 and 6,132.81 is: 9,197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,364.92 : 30,541.39 = 6,132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,364.92/30,541.39 = 6,132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,364.92x = 30,541.39 × 6,132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,364.92x = 187,304,641.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,304,641.20/20,364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,197.42

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