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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,244.80, 45,367.20 and 20,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,244.80, 45,367.20 and 20,913.60 is: 31,370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,244.80 : 45,367.20 = 20,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,244.80/45,367.20 = 20,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,244.80x = 45,367.20 × 20,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,244.80x = 948,791,473.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,791,473.92/30,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,370.40

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