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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,852.63, 31,282.02 and 6,059.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,852.63, 31,282.02 and 6,059.63 is: 9,090.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,852.63 : 31,282.02 = 6,059.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,852.63/31,282.02 = 6,059.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,852.63x = 31,282.02 × 6,059.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,852.63x = 189,557,466.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,557,466.85/20,852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.34

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