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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,218.11, 45,311.59 and 13,563.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,218.11, 45,311.59 and 13,563.86 is: 20,338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,218.11 : 45,311.59 = 13,563.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,218.11/45,311.59 = 13,563.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,218.11x = 45,311.59 × 13,563.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,218.11x = 614,600,063.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,600,063.14/30,218.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,338.80

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