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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,148.79, 45,208.80 and 13,508.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,148.79, 45,208.80 and 13,508.96 is: 20,256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,148.79 : 45,208.80 = 13,508.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,148.79/45,208.80 = 13,508.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,148.79x = 45,208.80 × 13,508.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,148.79x = 610,723,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,723,644.80/30,148.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,256.99

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