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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,123.08, 45,167.91 and 13,499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,123.08, 45,167.91 and 13,499.04 is: 20,241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,123.08 : 45,167.91 = 13,499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,123.08/45,167.91 = 13,499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,123.08x = 45,167.91 × 13,499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,123.08x = 609,723,423.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,723,423.81/30,123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.07

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