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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,643.61, 42,302.66 and 20,451.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,643.61, 42,302.66 and 20,451.51 is: 28,232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,643.61 : 42,302.66 = 20,451.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,643.61/42,302.66 = 20,451.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,643.61x = 42,302.66 × 20,451.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,643.61x = 865,153,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,153,171.76/30,643.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,232.75

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