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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,284.64, 41,795.46 and 20,713.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,284.64, 41,795.46 and 20,713.68 is: 28,586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,284.64 : 41,795.46 = 20,713.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,284.64/41,795.46 = 20,713.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,284.64x = 41,795.46 × 20,713.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,284.64x = 865,737,783.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,737,783.89/30,284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,586.70

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