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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,072.24, 45,122.48 and 13,430.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,072.24, 45,122.48 and 13,430.72 is: 20,152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,072.24 : 45,122.48 = 13,430.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,072.24/45,122.48 = 13,430.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,072.24x = 45,122.48 × 13,430.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,072.24x = 606,027,394.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,027,394.59/30,072.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,152.39

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