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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,228.80, 45,321.60 and 13,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,228.80, 45,321.60 and 13,575.20 is: 20,353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,228.80 : 45,321.60 = 13,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,228.80/45,321.60 = 13,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,228.80x = 45,321.60 × 13,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,228.80x = 615,249,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,249,784.32/30,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,353.10

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