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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,220.05, 45,314.42 and 13,565.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,220.05, 45,314.42 and 13,565.74 is: 20,341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,220.05 : 45,314.42 = 13,565.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,220.05/45,314.42 = 13,565.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,220.05x = 45,314.42 × 13,565.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,220.05x = 614,723,413.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,723,413.40/30,220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.58

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