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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,157.84, 45,251.75 and 13,529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,157.84, 45,251.75 and 13,529.62 is: 20,301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,157.84 : 45,251.75 = 13,529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,157.84/45,251.75 = 13,529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,157.84x = 45,251.75 × 13,529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,157.84x = 612,238,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,238,981.84/30,157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.15

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