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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,449.70, 30,674.94 and 6,409.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,449.70, 30,674.94 and 6,409.42 is: 9,614.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,449.70 : 30,674.94 = 6,409.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,449.70/30,674.94 = 6,409.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,449.70x = 30,674.94 × 6,409.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,449.70x = 196,608,573.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,608,573.93/20,449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,614.25

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