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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,255.40, 45,350.70 and 13,612.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,255.40, 45,350.70 and 13,612.60 is: 20,404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,255.40 : 45,350.70 = 13,612.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,255.40/45,350.70 = 13,612.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,255.40x = 45,350.70 × 13,612.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,255.40x = 617,340,938.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,340,938.82/30,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,404.32

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