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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,391.94, 41,890.68 and 20,316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,391.94, 41,890.68 and 20,316.70 is: 28,003.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,391.94 : 41,890.68 = 20,316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,391.94/41,890.68 = 20,316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,391.94x = 41,890.68 × 20,316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,391.94x = 851,080,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,080,378.36/30,391.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,003.49

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