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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,063.42, 45,117 and 13,442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,063.42, 45,117 and 13,442.22 is: 20,173.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,063.42 : 45,117 = 13,442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,063.42/45,117 = 13,442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,063.42x = 45,117 × 13,442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,063.42x = 606,472,639.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,472,639.74/30,063.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,173.11

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