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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,349.29, 41,867.13 and 20,280.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,349.29, 41,867.13 and 20,280.21 is: 27,976.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,349.29 : 41,867.13 = 20,280.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,349.29/41,867.13 = 20,280.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,349.29x = 41,867.13 × 20,280.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,349.29x = 849,074,107.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,074,107.55/30,349.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,976.74

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