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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,638.51, 42,270.06 and 20,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,638.51, 42,270.06 and 20,034.26 is: 27,640.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,638.51 : 42,270.06 = 20,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,638.51/42,270.06 = 20,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,638.51x = 42,270.06 × 20,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,638.51x = 846,849,477.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,849,477.93/30,638.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,640.03

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