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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,567.54, 45,851.31 and 20,176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,567.54, 45,851.31 and 20,176.86 is: 30,265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,567.54 : 45,851.31 = 20,176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,567.54/45,851.31 = 20,176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,567.54x = 45,851.31 × 20,176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,567.54x = 925,135,462.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,135,462.69/30,567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,265.29

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