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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,157.30, 45,214.08 and 20,272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,157.30, 45,214.08 and 20,272.06 is: 30,393.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,157.30 : 45,214.08 = 20,272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,157.30/45,214.08 = 20,272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,157.30x = 45,214.08 × 20,272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,157.30x = 916,582,542.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,582,542.60/30,157.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,393.39

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