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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,136.59, 45,219.87 and 13,508.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,136.59, 45,219.87 and 13,508.37 is: 20,269.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,136.59 : 45,219.87 = 13,508.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,136.59/45,219.87 = 13,508.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,136.59x = 45,219.87 × 13,508.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,136.59x = 610,846,735.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,846,735.31/30,136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.27

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