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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,445.71, 30,668.52 and 6,406.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,445.71, 30,668.52 and 6,406.81 is: 9,610.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,445.71 : 30,668.52 = 6,406.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,445.71/30,668.52 = 6,406.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,445.71x = 30,668.52 × 6,406.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,445.71x = 196,487,442.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,487,442.98/20,445.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,610.20

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