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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,197.37, 45,311.63 and 13,568.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,197.37, 45,311.63 and 13,568.97 is: 20,360.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,197.37 : 45,311.63 = 13,568.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,197.37/45,311.63 = 13,568.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,197.37x = 45,311.63 × 13,568.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,197.37x = 614,832,080.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,832,080.28/30,197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,360.45

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