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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,362.35, 45,530.14 and 13,721.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,362.35, 45,530.14 and 13,721.71 is: 20,576.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,362.35 : 45,530.14 = 13,721.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,362.35/45,530.14 = 13,721.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,362.35x = 45,530.14 × 13,721.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,362.35x = 624,751,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,751,377.34/30,362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,576.52

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