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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,349.85, 41,867.91 and 20,280.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,349.85, 41,867.91 and 20,280.77 is: 27,977.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,349.85 : 41,867.91 = 20,280.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,349.85/41,867.91 = 20,280.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,349.85x = 41,867.91 × 20,280.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,349.85x = 849,113,243.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,113,243.75/30,349.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,977.51

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