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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,164.90, 30,247.35 and 20,035.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,164.90, 30,247.35 and 20,035.30 is: 30,052.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,164.90 : 30,247.35 = 20,035.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,164.90/30,247.35 = 20,035.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,164.90x = 30,247.35 × 20,035.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,164.90x = 606,014,731.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,014,731.46/20,164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,052.95

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