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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,296.54, 45,423.73 and 13,420.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,296.54, 45,423.73 and 13,420.39 is: 20,121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,296.54 : 45,423.73 = 13,420.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,296.54/45,423.73 = 13,420.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,296.54x = 45,423.73 × 13,420.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,296.54x = 609,603,877.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,603,877.63/30,296.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,121.24

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