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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,281.45, 41,752.64 and 20,725.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,281.45, 41,752.64 and 20,725.94 is: 28,577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,281.45 : 41,752.64 = 20,725.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,281.45/41,752.64 = 20,725.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,281.45x = 41,752.64 × 20,725.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,281.45x = 865,362,554.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,362,554.53/30,281.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,577.32

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