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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,177.24, 45,245.94 and 13,514.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,177.24, 45,245.94 and 13,514.46 is: 20,262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,177.24 : 45,245.94 = 13,514.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,177.24/45,245.94 = 13,514.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,177.24x = 45,245.94 × 13,514.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,177.24x = 611,474,446.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,474,446.29/30,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,262.77

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