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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,161.41, 45,242.12 and 20,664.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,161.41, 45,242.12 and 20,664.36 is: 30,996.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,161.41 : 45,242.12 = 20,664.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,161.41/45,242.12 = 20,664.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,161.41x = 45,242.12 × 20,664.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,161.41x = 934,899,506.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,899,506.50/30,161.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,996.55

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