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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,639.08, 42,270.84 and 20,034.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,639.08, 42,270.84 and 20,034.83 is: 27,640.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,639.08 : 42,270.84 = 20,034.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,639.08/42,270.84 = 20,034.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,639.08x = 42,270.84 × 20,034.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,639.08x = 846,888,882.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,888,882.00/30,639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,640.81

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