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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,159.84, 45,254.75 and 13,531.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,159.84, 45,254.75 and 13,531.62 is: 20,304.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,159.84 : 45,254.75 = 13,531.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,159.84/45,254.75 = 13,531.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,159.84x = 45,254.75 × 13,531.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,159.84x = 612,370,012.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,370,012.54/30,159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,304.15

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