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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,150.70, 30,250.35 and 20,004.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,150.70, 30,250.35 and 20,004.90 is: 30,031.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,150.70 : 30,250.35 = 20,004.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,150.70/30,250.35 = 20,004.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,150.70x = 30,250.35 × 20,004.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,150.70x = 605,155,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,155,226.72/20,150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,031.47

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