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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,871.93, 31,306.95 and 6,080.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,871.93, 31,306.95 and 6,080.52 is: 9,120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,871.93 : 31,306.95 = 6,080.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,871.93/31,306.95 = 6,080.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,871.93x = 31,306.95 × 6,080.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,871.93x = 190,362,535.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,362,535.61/20,871.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,120.50

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