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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,371.92, 45,537.96 and 13,714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,371.92, 45,537.96 and 13,714.24 is: 20,562.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,371.92 : 45,537.96 = 13,714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,371.92/45,537.96 = 13,714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,371.92x = 45,537.96 × 13,714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,371.92x = 624,518,512.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,518,512.55/30,371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.37

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