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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,151.70, 30,227.55 and 20,151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,151.70, 30,227.55 and 20,151.70 is: 30,227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,151.70 : 30,227.55 = 20,151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,151.70/30,227.55 = 20,151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,151.70x = 30,227.55 × 20,151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,151.70x = 609,136,519.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,136,519.34/20,151.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,227.55

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