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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,852.99, 31,282.53 and 6,059.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,852.99, 31,282.53 and 6,059.98 is: 9,090.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,852.99 : 31,282.53 = 6,059.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,852.99/31,282.53 = 6,059.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,852.99x = 31,282.53 × 6,059.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,852.99x = 189,571,427.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,571,427.94/20,852.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.85

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