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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,768.40, 46,248.94 and 20,305.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,768.40, 46,248.94 and 20,305.65 is: 30,522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,768.40 : 46,248.94 = 20,305.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,768.40/46,248.94 = 20,305.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,768.40x = 46,248.94 × 20,305.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,768.40x = 939,114,788.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,114,788.51/30,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,522.05

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