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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,169.67, 41,604.94 and 20,098.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,169.67, 41,604.94 and 20,098.53 is: 27,716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,169.67 : 41,604.94 = 20,098.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,169.67/41,604.94 = 20,098.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,169.67x = 41,604.94 × 20,098.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,169.67x = 836,198,159.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,198,159.86/30,169.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,716.52

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