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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,146.54, 45,205.43 and 13,506.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,146.54, 45,205.43 and 13,506.71 is: 20,253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,146.54 : 45,205.43 = 13,506.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,146.54/45,205.43 = 13,506.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,146.54x = 45,205.43 × 13,506.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,146.54x = 610,576,339.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,576,339.87/30,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,253.62

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