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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,212.15, 45,333.58 and 13,568.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,212.15, 45,333.58 and 13,568.78 is: 20,360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,212.15 : 45,333.58 = 13,568.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,212.15/45,333.58 = 13,568.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,212.15x = 45,333.58 × 13,568.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,212.15x = 615,121,453.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,121,453.04/30,212.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,360.07

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