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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,410.60, 30,615.90 and 20,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,410.60, 30,615.90 and 20,216.20 is: 30,324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,410.60 : 30,615.90 = 20,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,410.60/30,615.90 = 20,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,410.60x = 30,615.90 × 20,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,410.60x = 618,937,157.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,937,157.58/20,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,324.30

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