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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,276.60, 45,414.90 and 20,945.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,276.60, 45,414.90 and 20,945.40 is: 31,418.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,276.60 : 45,414.90 = 20,945.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,276.60/45,414.90 = 20,945.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,276.60x = 45,414.90 × 20,945.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,276.60x = 951,233,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,233,246.46/30,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,418.10

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