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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,832.54, 42,567.21 and 20,240.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,832.54, 42,567.21 and 20,240.74 is: 27,944.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,832.54 : 42,567.21 = 20,240.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,832.54/42,567.21 = 20,240.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,832.54x = 42,567.21 × 20,240.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,832.54x = 861,591,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,591,830.14/30,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,944.24

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