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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,825.08, 31,236.73 and 6,033.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,825.08, 31,236.73 and 6,033.67 is: 9,050.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,825.08 : 31,236.73 = 6,033.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,825.08/31,236.73 = 6,033.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,825.08x = 31,236.73 × 6,033.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,825.08x = 188,472,120.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,472,120.70/20,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,050.25

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