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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,637.76, 42,269.03 and 20,033.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,637.76, 42,269.03 and 20,033.51 is: 27,639.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,637.76 : 42,269.03 = 20,033.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,637.76/42,269.03 = 20,033.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,637.76x = 42,269.03 × 20,033.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,637.76x = 846,797,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,797,115.83/30,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,639.00

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