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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,966.23, 42,751.10 and 20,386.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,966.23, 42,751.10 and 20,386.62 is: 28,145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,966.23 : 42,751.10 = 20,386.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,966.23/42,751.10 = 20,386.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,966.23x = 42,751.10 × 20,386.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,966.23x = 871,550,216.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,550,216.53/30,966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,145.18

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