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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,382.28, 45,578.94 and 13,750.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,382.28, 45,578.94 and 13,750.16 is: 20,627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,382.28 : 45,578.94 = 13,750.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,382.28/45,578.94 = 13,750.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,382.28x = 45,578.94 × 13,750.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,382.28x = 626,717,717.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,717,717.63/30,382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.74

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