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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,030.70, 30,002.85 and 13,032.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,030.70, 30,002.85 and 13,032.30 is: 19,520.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,030.70 : 30,002.85 = 13,032.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,030.70/30,002.85 = 13,032.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,030.70x = 30,002.85 × 13,032.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,030.70x = 391,006,142.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,006,142.06/20,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,520.34

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