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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,845.68, 31,263.48 and 6,050.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,845.68, 31,263.48 and 6,050.58 is: 9,074.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,845.68 : 31,263.48 = 6,050.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,845.68/31,263.48 = 6,050.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,845.68x = 31,263.48 × 6,050.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,845.68x = 189,162,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,162,186.82/20,845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.41

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