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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,626.64, 45,881.52 and 20,748.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,626.64, 45,881.52 and 20,748.96 is: 31,083.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,626.64 : 45,881.52 = 20,748.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,626.64/45,881.52 = 20,748.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,626.64x = 45,881.52 × 20,748.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,626.64x = 951,993,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,993,823.22/30,626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,083.85

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