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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,220.74, 45,345.96 and 13,592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,220.74, 45,345.96 and 13,592.52 is: 20,395.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,220.74 : 45,345.96 = 13,592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,220.74/45,345.96 = 13,592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,220.74x = 45,345.96 × 13,592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,220.74x = 616,365,868.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,365,868.22/30,220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,395.46

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