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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,237.63, 45,371.79 and 13,594.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,237.63, 45,371.79 and 13,594.29 is: 20,398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,237.63 : 45,371.79 = 13,594.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,237.63/45,371.79 = 13,594.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,237.63x = 45,371.79 × 13,594.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,237.63x = 616,797,271.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,797,271.08/30,237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,398.33

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