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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,672.17, 45,989.67 and 20,006.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,672.17, 45,989.67 and 20,006.49 is: 29,997.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,672.17 : 45,989.67 = 20,006.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,672.17/45,989.67 = 20,006.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,672.17x = 45,989.67 × 20,006.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,672.17x = 920,092,120.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,092,120.44/30,672.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,997.62

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