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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,002.82, 45,012.41 and 13,132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,002.82, 45,012.41 and 13,132.76 is: 19,702.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,002.82 : 45,012.41 = 13,132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,002.82/45,012.41 = 13,132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,002.82x = 45,012.41 × 13,132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,002.82x = 591,137,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,137,177.55/30,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,702.72

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