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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,332.20, 45,498.30 and 20,439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,332.20, 45,498.30 and 20,439.40 is: 30,659.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,332.20 : 45,498.30 = 20,439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,332.20/45,498.30 = 20,439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,332.20x = 45,498.30 × 20,439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,332.20x = 929,957,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,957,953.02/30,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,659.10

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