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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,259.60, 45,358.20 and 13,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,259.60, 45,358.20 and 13,627.60 is: 20,427.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,259.60 : 45,358.20 = 13,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,259.60/45,358.20 = 13,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,259.60x = 45,358.20 × 13,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,259.60x = 618,123,406.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,123,406.32/30,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,427.35

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