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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,291.80, 45,437.70 and 20,960.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,291.80, 45,437.70 and 20,960.60 is: 31,440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,291.80 : 45,437.70 = 20,960.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,291.80/45,437.70 = 20,960.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,291.80x = 45,437.70 × 20,960.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,291.80x = 952,401,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,401,454.62/30,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,440.90

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