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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,975.08, 42,752.41 and 20,365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,975.08, 42,752.41 and 20,365.70 is: 28,109.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,975.08 : 42,752.41 = 20,365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,975.08/42,752.41 = 20,365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,975.08x = 42,752.41 × 20,365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,975.08x = 870,682,491.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,682,491.66/30,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,109.13

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