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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,262.72, 45,393.69 and 13,610.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,262.72, 45,393.69 and 13,610.98 is: 20,416.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,262.72 : 45,393.69 = 13,610.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,262.72/45,393.69 = 13,610.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,262.72x = 45,393.69 × 13,610.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,262.72x = 617,852,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,852,606.72/30,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,416.29

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