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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,296.40, 45,455.92 and 13,651.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,296.40, 45,455.92 and 13,651.44 is: 20,482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,296.40 : 45,455.92 = 13,651.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,296.40/45,455.92 = 13,651.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,296.40x = 45,455.92 × 13,651.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,296.40x = 620,538,764.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,538,764.52/30,296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,482.26

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