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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,170.16, 45,270.32 and 13,542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,170.16, 45,270.32 and 13,542.08 is: 20,319.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,170.16 : 45,270.32 = 13,542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,170.16/45,270.32 = 13,542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,170.16x = 45,270.32 × 13,542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,170.16x = 613,054,295.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,054,295.07/30,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,319.89

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