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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,273.39, 45,409.56 and 13,621.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,273.39, 45,409.56 and 13,621.64 is: 20,432.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,273.39 : 45,409.56 = 13,621.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,273.39/45,409.56 = 13,621.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,273.39x = 45,409.56 × 13,621.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,273.39x = 618,552,451.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,552,451.83/30,273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,432.22

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