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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,882.80, 46,324.20 and 20,903.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,882.80, 46,324.20 and 20,903.60 is: 31,355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,882.80 : 46,324.20 = 20,903.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,882.80/46,324.20 = 20,903.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,882.80x = 46,324.20 × 20,903.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,882.80x = 968,342,547.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,342,547.12/30,882.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,355.40

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