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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,672.54, 45,990.24 and 20,006.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,672.54, 45,990.24 and 20,006.87 is: 29,998.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,672.54 : 45,990.24 = 20,006.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,672.54/45,990.24 = 20,006.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,672.54x = 45,990.24 × 20,006.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,672.54x = 920,120,620.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,120,620.44/30,672.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,998.18

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