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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,261.72, 45,392.19 and 13,609.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,261.72, 45,392.19 and 13,609.98 is: 20,414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,261.72 : 45,392.19 = 13,609.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,261.72/45,392.19 = 13,609.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,261.72x = 45,392.19 × 13,609.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,261.72x = 617,786,798.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,786,798.06/30,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,414.79

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