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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,205.80, 45,308.70 and 13,573.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,205.80, 45,308.70 and 13,573.80 is: 20,360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,205.80 : 45,308.70 = 13,573.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,205.80/45,308.70 = 13,573.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,205.80x = 45,308.70 × 13,573.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,205.80x = 615,011,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,011,232.06/30,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,360.70

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