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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,335.20, 45,502.80 and 13,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,335.20, 45,502.80 and 13,688.80 is: 20,533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,335.20 : 45,502.80 = 13,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,335.20/45,502.80 = 13,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,335.20x = 45,502.80 × 13,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,335.20x = 622,878,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,878,728.64/30,335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,533.20

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