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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,305.40, 45,425.70 and 13,662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,305.40, 45,425.70 and 13,662.60 is: 20,479.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,305.40 : 45,425.70 = 13,662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,305.40/45,425.70 = 13,662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,305.40x = 45,425.70 × 13,662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,305.40x = 620,633,168.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,633,168.82/30,305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,479.29

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