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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,145.14, 45,208.46 and 20,844.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,145.14, 45,208.46 and 20,844.92 is: 31,260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,145.14 : 45,208.46 = 20,844.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,145.14/45,208.46 = 20,844.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,145.14x = 45,208.46 × 20,844.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,145.14x = 942,366,732.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,366,732.02/30,145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,260.98

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