Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,059.52, 45,089.28 and 13,632
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30,059.52, 45,089.28 and 13,632 is: 20,448
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,059.52 : 45,089.28 = 13,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,059.52/45,089.28 = 13,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,059.52x = 45,089.28 × 13,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,059.52x = 614,657,064.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 614,657,064.96/30,059.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,448
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