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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,231.48, 30,126.80 and 20,010.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,231.48, 30,126.80 and 20,010.35 is: 29,797.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,231.48 : 30,126.80 = 20,010.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,231.48/30,126.80 = 20,010.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,231.48x = 30,126.80 × 20,010.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,231.48x = 602,847,937.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,847,937.72/20,231.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,797.52

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