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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,147.04, 41,617.20 and 20,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,147.04, 41,617.20 and 20,092.24 is: 27,736.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,147.04 : 41,617.20 = 20,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,147.04/41,617.20 = 20,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,147.04x = 41,617.20 × 20,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,147.04x = 836,182,770.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,182,770.53/30,147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,736.81

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