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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,250.88, 45,360.68 and 13,596.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,250.88, 45,360.68 and 13,596.68 is: 20,387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,250.88 : 45,360.68 = 13,596.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,250.88/45,360.68 = 13,596.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,250.88x = 45,360.68 × 13,596.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,250.88x = 616,754,650.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,754,650.54/30,250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,387.99

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