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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,160.80, 45,219.33 and 20,275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,160.80, 45,219.33 and 20,275.56 is: 30,398.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,160.80 : 45,219.33 = 20,275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,160.80/45,219.33 = 20,275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,160.80x = 45,219.33 × 20,275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,160.80x = 916,847,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,847,238.57/30,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,398.64

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