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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,284.45, 45,450.48 and 20,989.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,284.45, 45,450.48 and 20,989.82 is: 31,501.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,284.45 : 45,450.48 = 20,989.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,284.45/45,450.48 = 20,989.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,284.45x = 45,450.48 × 20,989.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,284.45x = 953,997,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,997,166.86/30,284.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,501.23

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