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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,146.14, 45,209.96 and 20,845.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,146.14, 45,209.96 and 20,845.92 is: 31,262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,146.14 : 45,209.96 = 20,845.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,146.14/45,209.96 = 20,845.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,146.14x = 45,209.96 × 20,845.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,146.14x = 942,443,209.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,443,209.36/30,146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,262.48

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