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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,120.72, 45,086.34 and 20,705.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,120.72, 45,086.34 and 20,705.66 is: 30,993.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,120.72 : 45,086.34 = 20,705.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,120.72/45,086.34 = 20,705.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,120.72x = 45,086.34 × 20,705.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,120.72x = 933,542,426.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,542,426.68/30,120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,993.36

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