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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,059.20, 45,114.40 and 13,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,059.20, 45,114.40 and 13,444.80 is: 20,178.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,059.20 : 45,114.40 = 13,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,059.20/45,114.40 = 13,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,059.20x = 45,114.40 × 13,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,059.20x = 606,554,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,554,085.12/30,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,178.65

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