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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,216.61, 45,309.35 and 13,562.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,216.61, 45,309.35 and 13,562.36 is: 20,336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,216.61 : 45,309.35 = 13,562.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,216.61/45,309.35 = 13,562.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,216.61x = 45,309.35 × 13,562.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,216.61x = 614,501,648.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,501,648.25/30,216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,336.55

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