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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,248.37, 45,356.94 and 13,594.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,248.37, 45,356.94 and 13,594.17 is: 20,384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,248.37 : 45,356.94 = 13,594.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,248.37/45,356.94 = 13,594.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,248.37x = 45,356.94 × 13,594.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,248.37x = 616,589,953.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,589,953.04/30,248.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,384.24

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