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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,619.62, 45,929.97 and 20,156.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,619.62, 45,929.97 and 20,156.31 is: 30,234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,619.62 : 45,929.97 = 20,156.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,619.62/45,929.97 = 20,156.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,619.62x = 45,929.97 × 20,156.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,619.62x = 925,778,713.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,778,713.61/30,619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,234.82

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