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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.26, 45,437.19 and 20,449.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.26, 45,437.19 and 20,449.06 is: 30,699.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.26 : 45,437.19 = 20,449.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.26/45,437.19 = 20,449.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.26x = 45,437.19 × 20,449.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.26x = 929,147,824.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,147,824.54/30,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,699.13

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