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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,292.52, 41,816.58 and 20,362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,292.52, 41,816.58 and 20,362.28 is: 28,108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,292.52 : 41,816.58 = 20,362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,292.52/41,816.58 = 20,362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,292.52x = 41,816.58 × 20,362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,292.52x = 851,480,910.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,480,910.60/30,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,108.62

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