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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,245.13, 45,383.04 and 13,601.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,245.13, 45,383.04 and 13,601.79 is: 20,409.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,245.13 : 45,383.04 = 13,601.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,245.13/45,383.04 = 13,601.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,245.13x = 45,383.04 × 13,601.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,245.13x = 617,290,579.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,290,579.64/30,245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,409.59

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