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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,284.96, 45,427.44 and 13,625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,284.96, 45,427.44 and 13,625.52 is: 20,438.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,284.96 : 45,427.44 = 13,625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,284.96/45,427.44 = 13,625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,284.96x = 45,427.44 × 13,625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,284.96x = 618,972,492.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,972,492.27/30,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,438.28

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