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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,969.39, 42,713.96 and 20,881.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,969.39, 42,713.96 and 20,881.86 is: 28,800.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,969.39 : 42,713.96 = 20,881.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,969.39/42,713.96 = 20,881.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,969.39x = 42,713.96 × 20,881.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,969.39x = 891,946,932.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,946,932.77/30,969.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,800.92

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