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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,999.80, 45,015.90 and 13,362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,999.80, 45,015.90 and 13,362.40 is: 20,050.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,999.80 : 45,015.90 = 13,362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,999.80/45,015.90 = 13,362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,999.80x = 45,015.90 × 13,362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,999.80x = 601,520,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,520,462.16/29,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.82

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