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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,217.72, 45,311 and 13,563.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,217.72, 45,311 and 13,563.48 is: 20,338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,217.72 : 45,311 = 13,563.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,217.72/45,311 = 13,563.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,217.72x = 45,311 × 13,563.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,217.72x = 614,574,842.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,574,842.28/30,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,338.23

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