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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,492.39, 45,738.57 and 20,101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,492.39, 45,738.57 and 20,101.71 is: 30,152.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,492.39 : 45,738.57 = 20,101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,492.39/45,738.57 = 20,101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,492.39x = 45,738.57 × 20,101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,492.39x = 919,423,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,423,469.95/30,492.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,152.56

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