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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,010.80, 45,016.20 and 13,378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,010.80, 45,016.20 and 13,378.80 is: 20,068.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,010.80 : 45,016.20 = 13,378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,010.80/45,016.20 = 13,378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,010.80x = 45,016.20 × 13,378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,010.80x = 602,262,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,262,736.56/30,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,068.20

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