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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,725.92, 42,414.84 and 20,660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,725.92, 42,414.84 and 20,660.20 is: 28,519.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,725.92 : 42,414.84 = 20,660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,725.92/42,414.84 = 20,660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,725.92x = 42,414.84 × 20,660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,725.92x = 876,299,077.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,299,077.37/30,725.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,519.86

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