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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,226.60, 45,293.70 and 20,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,226.60, 45,293.70 and 20,329.24 is: 30,462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,226.60 : 45,293.70 = 20,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,226.60/45,293.70 = 20,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,226.60x = 45,293.70 × 20,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,226.60x = 920,786,497.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,786,497.79/30,226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,462.79

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