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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,247.46, 41,741.61 and 20,799.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,247.46, 41,741.61 and 20,799.62 is: 28,703.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,247.46 : 41,741.61 = 20,799.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,247.46/41,741.61 = 20,799.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,247.46x = 41,741.61 × 20,799.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,247.46x = 868,209,626.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,209,626.19/30,247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,703.55

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