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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,259.80, 45,368.10 and 13,606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,259.80, 45,368.10 and 13,606.20 is: 20,399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,259.80 : 45,368.10 = 13,606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,259.80/45,368.10 = 13,606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,259.80x = 45,368.10 × 13,606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,259.80x = 617,287,442.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,287,442.22/30,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,399.59

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