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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,449.80, 30,674.70 and 20,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,449.80, 30,674.70 and 20,158.20 is: 30,237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,449.80 : 30,674.70 = 20,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,449.80/30,674.70 = 20,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,449.80x = 30,674.70 × 20,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,449.80x = 618,346,737.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,346,737.54/20,449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,237.30

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