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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,272.80, 45,425.40 and 13,635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,272.80, 45,425.40 and 13,635.40 is: 20,460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,272.80 : 45,425.40 = 13,635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,272.80/45,425.40 = 13,635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,272.80x = 45,425.40 × 13,635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,272.80x = 619,393,499.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,393,499.16/30,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,460.40

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