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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,281.20, 45,421.82 and 13,621.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,281.20, 45,421.82 and 13,621.77 is: 20,432.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,281.20 : 45,421.82 = 13,621.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,281.20/45,421.82 = 13,621.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,281.20x = 45,421.82 × 13,621.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,281.20x = 618,725,516.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,725,516.91/30,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,432.66

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