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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,156.80, 45,235.20 and 20,825.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,156.80, 45,235.20 and 20,825.60 is: 31,238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,156.80 : 45,235.20 = 20,825.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,156.80/45,235.20 = 20,825.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,156.80x = 45,235.20 × 20,825.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,156.80x = 942,050,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,050,181.12/30,156.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,238.40

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