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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,284.61, 61,917.35 and 20,203.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,284.61, 61,917.35 and 20,203.47 is: 30,300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,284.61 : 61,917.35 = 20,203.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,284.61/61,917.35 = 20,203.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,284.61x = 61,917.35 × 20,203.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,284.61x = 1,250,945,323.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,945,323.20/41,284.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,300.52

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