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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,028.30, 30,042.45 and 9,660.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,028.30, 30,042.45 and 9,660.30 is: 14,490.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,028.30 : 30,042.45 = 9,660.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,028.30/30,042.45 = 9,660.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,028.30x = 30,042.45 × 9,660.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,028.30x = 290,219,079.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,219,079.74/20,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,490.45

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