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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,465.54, 45,698.31 and 20,074.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,465.54, 45,698.31 and 20,074.86 is: 30,112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,465.54 : 45,698.31 = 20,074.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,465.54/45,698.31 = 20,074.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,465.54x = 45,698.31 × 20,074.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,465.54x = 917,387,175.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,387,175.49/30,465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,112.29

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