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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,909.08, 42,642.45 and 20,166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,909.08, 42,642.45 and 20,166.59 is: 27,822.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,909.08 : 42,642.45 = 20,166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,909.08/42,642.45 = 20,166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,909.08x = 42,642.45 × 20,166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,909.08x = 859,952,592.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,952,592.53/30,909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,822.01

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