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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,270.52, 41,729.58 and 20,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,270.52, 41,729.58 and 20,044.44 is: 27,632.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,270.52 : 41,729.58 = 20,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,270.52/41,729.58 = 20,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,270.52x = 41,729.58 × 20,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,270.52x = 836,446,062.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,446,062.54/30,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,632.37

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