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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,245.26, 45,338.32 and 13,609.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,245.26, 45,338.32 and 13,609.48 is: 20,400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,245.26 : 45,338.32 = 13,609.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,245.26/45,338.32 = 13,609.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,245.26x = 45,338.32 × 13,609.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,245.26x = 617,030,959.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,030,959.27/30,245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,400.91

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