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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,148.04, 45,207.68 and 13,508.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,148.04, 45,207.68 and 13,508.21 is: 20,255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,148.04 : 45,207.68 = 13,508.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,148.04/45,207.68 = 13,508.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,148.04x = 45,207.68 × 13,508.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,148.04x = 610,674,541.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,674,541.47/30,148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.87

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