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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,316.44, 45,494.12 and 20,332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,316.44, 45,494.12 and 20,332.46 is: 30,511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,316.44 : 45,494.12 = 20,332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,316.44/45,494.12 = 20,332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,316.44x = 45,494.12 × 20,332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,316.44x = 925,007,411.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,007,411.75/30,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,511.74

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