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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,237.78, 45,380.14 and 20,942.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,237.78, 45,380.14 and 20,942.92 is: 31,430.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,237.78 : 45,380.14 = 20,942.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,237.78/45,380.14 = 20,942.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,237.78x = 45,380.14 × 20,942.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,237.78x = 950,392,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,392,425.08/30,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,430.63

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