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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,163.80, 45,245.70 and 20,832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,163.80, 45,245.70 and 20,832.60 is: 31,248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,163.80 : 45,245.70 = 20,832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,163.80/45,245.70 = 20,832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,163.80x = 45,245.70 × 20,832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,163.80x = 942,585,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,585,569.82/30,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,248.90

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