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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,832.90, 31,251.38 and 6,041.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,832.90, 31,251.38 and 6,041.49 is: 9,062.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,832.90 : 31,251.38 = 6,041.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,832.90/31,251.38 = 6,041.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,832.90x = 31,251.38 × 6,041.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,832.90x = 188,804,869.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,804,869.55/20,832.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.82

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