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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,296.08, 45,421.44 and 20,407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,296.08, 45,421.44 and 20,407.60 is: 30,596.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,296.08 : 45,421.44 = 20,407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,296.08/45,421.44 = 20,407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,296.08x = 45,421.44 × 20,407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,296.08x = 926,942,578.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,942,578.94/30,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,596.12

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