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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,646.74, 42,310.24 and 20,054.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,646.74, 42,310.24 and 20,054.86 is: 27,687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,646.74 : 42,310.24 = 20,054.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,646.74/42,310.24 = 20,054.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,646.74x = 42,310.24 × 20,054.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,646.74x = 848,525,939.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,525,939.77/30,646.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,687.31

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