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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,214.61, 45,306.35 and 13,560.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,214.61, 45,306.35 and 13,560.36 is: 20,333.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,214.61 : 45,306.35 = 13,560.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,214.61/45,306.35 = 13,560.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,214.61x = 45,306.35 × 13,560.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,214.61x = 614,370,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,370,348.48/30,214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.56

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