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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,235.80, 45,353.70 and 20,904.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,235.80, 45,353.70 and 20,904.60 is: 31,356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,235.80 : 45,353.70 = 20,904.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,235.80/45,353.70 = 20,904.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,235.80x = 45,353.70 × 20,904.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,235.80x = 948,100,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,100,957.02/30,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,356.90

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