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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,248.40, 45,348.08 and 13,596.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,248.40, 45,348.08 and 13,596.24 is: 20,383.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,248.40 : 45,348.08 = 13,596.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,248.40/45,348.08 = 13,596.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,248.40x = 45,348.08 × 13,596.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,248.40x = 616,563,379.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,563,379.22/30,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,383.34

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