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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,356.44, 30,691.59 and 20,230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,356.44, 30,691.59 and 20,230.08 is: 30,501.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,356.44 : 30,691.59 = 20,230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,356.44/30,691.59 = 20,230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,356.44x = 30,691.59 × 20,230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,356.44x = 620,893,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,893,321.03/20,356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,501.08

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