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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,894.36, 46,253.99 and 20,332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,894.36, 46,253.99 and 20,332.62 is: 30,441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,894.36 : 46,253.99 = 20,332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,894.36/46,253.99 = 20,332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,894.36x = 46,253.99 × 20,332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,894.36x = 940,464,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,464,738.61/30,894.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,441.31

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