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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,607.60, 45,911.40 and 20,693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,607.60, 45,911.40 and 20,693.20 is: 31,039.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,607.60 : 45,911.40 = 20,693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,607.60/45,911.40 = 20,693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,607.60x = 45,911.40 × 20,693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,607.60x = 950,053,782.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,053,782.48/30,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,039.80

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