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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,777.91, 42,445.33 and 20,173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,777.91, 42,445.33 and 20,173.39 is: 27,820.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,777.91 : 42,445.33 = 20,173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,777.91/42,445.33 = 20,173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,777.91x = 42,445.33 × 20,173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,777.91x = 856,266,195.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,266,195.77/30,777.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,820.80

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