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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,265.80, 45,377.10 and 13,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,265.80, 45,377.10 and 13,612.20 is: 20,408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,265.80 : 45,377.10 = 13,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,265.80/45,377.10 = 13,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,265.80x = 45,377.10 × 13,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,265.80x = 617,682,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,682,160.62/30,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,408.59

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