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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,614.58, 42,264.21 and 20,595.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,614.58, 42,264.21 and 20,595.72 is: 28,432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,614.58 : 42,264.21 = 20,595.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,614.58/42,264.21 = 20,595.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,614.58x = 42,264.21 × 20,595.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,614.58x = 870,461,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,461,835.18/30,614.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,432.92

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