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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,296.39, 45,423.50 and 13,420.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,296.39, 45,423.50 and 13,420.23 is: 20,121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,296.39 : 45,423.50 = 13,420.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,296.39/45,423.50 = 13,420.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,296.39x = 45,423.50 × 13,420.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,296.39x = 609,593,863.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,593,863.86/30,296.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,121.01

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