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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,185.55, 30,467.91 and 20,185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,185.55, 30,467.91 and 20,185.55 is: 30,467.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,185.55 : 30,467.91 = 20,185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,185.55/30,467.91 = 20,185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,185.55x = 30,467.91 × 20,185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,185.55x = 615,011,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,011,644.54/20,185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,467.91

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