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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,431.78, 41,992.79 and 20,879.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,431.78, 41,992.79 and 20,879.89 is: 28,812.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,431.78 : 41,992.79 = 20,879.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,431.78/41,992.79 = 20,879.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,431.78x = 41,992.79 × 20,879.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,431.78x = 876,804,862.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,804,862.82/30,431.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,812.14

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