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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,972.64, 46,401.48 and 20,972.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,972.64, 46,401.48 and 20,972.56 is: 31,419.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,972.64 : 46,401.48 = 20,972.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,972.64/46,401.48 = 20,972.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,972.64x = 46,401.48 × 20,972.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,972.64x = 973,157,823.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,157,823.39/30,972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,419.92

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