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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,375.18, 45,604.74 and 20,992.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,375.18, 45,604.74 and 20,992.08 is: 31,517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,375.18 : 45,604.74 = 20,992.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,375.18/45,604.74 = 20,992.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,375.18x = 45,604.74 × 20,992.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,375.18x = 957,338,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,338,350.46/30,375.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,517.13

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