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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,013.60, 45,020.40 and 20,682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,013.60, 45,020.40 and 20,682.40 is: 31,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,013.60 : 45,020.40 = 20,682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,013.60/45,020.40 = 20,682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,013.60x = 45,020.40 × 20,682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,013.60x = 931,129,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,129,920.96/30,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,023.60

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