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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,376.34, 30,566.49 and 6,332.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,376.34, 30,566.49 and 6,332.59 is: 9,499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,376.34 : 30,566.49 = 6,332.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,376.34/30,566.49 = 6,332.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,376.34x = 30,566.49 × 6,332.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,376.34x = 193,565,048.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,565,048.91/20,376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.50

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