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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,761.40, 31,152.90 and 9,075.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,761.40, 31,152.90 and 9,075.80 is: 13,618.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,761.40 : 31,152.90 = 9,075.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,761.40/31,152.90 = 9,075.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,761.40x = 31,152.90 × 9,075.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,761.40x = 282,737,489.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,737,489.82/20,761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,618.42

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