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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,826.66, 31,239.03 and 6,035.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,826.66, 31,239.03 and 6,035.25 is: 9,052.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,826.66 : 31,239.03 = 6,035.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,826.66/31,239.03 = 6,035.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,826.66x = 31,239.03 × 6,035.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,826.66x = 188,535,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,535,355.81/20,826.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.60

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