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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,235.95, 45,327.87 and 13,356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,235.95, 45,327.87 and 13,356.14 is: 20,022.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,235.95 : 45,327.87 = 13,356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,235.95/45,327.87 = 13,356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,235.95x = 45,327.87 × 13,356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,235.95x = 605,405,150.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,405,150.98/30,235.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.69

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