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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,287.73, 41,814.46 and 20,249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,287.73, 41,814.46 and 20,249.40 is: 27,955.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,287.73 : 41,814.46 = 20,249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,287.73/41,814.46 = 20,249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,287.73x = 41,814.46 × 20,249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,287.73x = 846,717,726.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,717,726.32/30,287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,955.80

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