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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,154.41, 45,217.24 and 13,514.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,154.41, 45,217.24 and 13,514.58 is: 20,265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,154.41 : 45,217.24 = 13,514.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,154.41/45,217.24 = 13,514.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,154.41x = 45,217.24 × 13,514.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,154.41x = 611,091,973.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,091,973.57/30,154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.43

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