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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,740.66, 46,092.50 and 20,849.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,740.66, 46,092.50 and 20,849.94 is: 31,262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,740.66 : 46,092.50 = 20,849.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,740.66/46,092.50 = 20,849.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,740.66x = 46,092.50 × 20,849.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,740.66x = 961,025,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,025,755.20/30,740.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,262.37

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