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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,455.10, 30,682.65 and 20,309.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,455.10, 30,682.65 and 20,309.30 is: 30,463.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,455.10 : 30,682.65 = 20,309.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,455.10/30,682.65 = 20,309.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,455.10x = 30,682.65 × 20,309.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,455.10x = 623,143,143.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,143,143.65/20,455.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,463.95

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