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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,825.40, 46,211.10 and 20,932.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,825.40, 46,211.10 and 20,932.60 is: 31,380.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,825.40 : 46,211.10 = 20,932.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,825.40/46,211.10 = 20,932.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,825.40x = 46,211.10 × 20,932.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,825.40x = 967,318,471.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,318,471.86/30,825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,380.57

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