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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,160.80, 45,241.20 and 20,829.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,160.80, 45,241.20 and 20,829.60 is: 31,244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,160.80 : 45,241.20 = 20,829.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,160.80/45,241.20 = 20,829.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,160.80x = 45,241.20 × 20,829.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,160.80x = 942,356,099.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,356,099.52/30,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,244.40

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