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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,362.48, 41,884.90 and 20,304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,362.48, 41,884.90 and 20,304.30 is: 28,009.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,362.48 : 41,884.90 = 20,304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,362.48/41,884.90 = 20,304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,362.48x = 41,884.90 × 20,304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,362.48x = 850,443,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,443,681.38/30,362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,009.69

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