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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,007.88, 45,026.48 and 20,019.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,007.88, 45,026.48 and 20,019.12 is: 30,038.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,007.88 : 45,026.48 = 20,019.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,007.88/45,026.48 = 20,019.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,007.88x = 45,026.48 × 20,019.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,007.88x = 901,390,506.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,390,506.30/30,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,038.46

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