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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,825.28, 31,237.92 and 6,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,825.28, 31,237.92 and 6,034.20 is: 9,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,825.28 : 31,237.92 = 6,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,825.28/31,237.92 = 6,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,825.28x = 31,237.92 × 6,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,825.28x = 188,495,856.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,495,856.86/20,825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,051.30

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