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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,802.30, 31,203.45 and 19,830.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,802.30, 31,203.45 and 19,830.30 is: 29,745.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,802.30 : 31,203.45 = 19,830.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,802.30/31,203.45 = 19,830.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,802.30x = 31,203.45 × 19,830.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,802.30x = 618,773,774.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,773,774.54/20,802.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,745.45

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