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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,265.60, 45,367.20 and 13,633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,265.60, 45,367.20 and 13,633.60 is: 20,436.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,265.60 : 45,367.20 = 13,633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,265.60/45,367.20 = 13,633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,265.60x = 45,367.20 × 13,633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,265.60x = 618,518,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,518,257.92/30,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,436.35

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