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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,393.20, 45,568.20 and 13,761.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,393.20, 45,568.20 and 13,761.20 is: 20,632.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,393.20 : 45,568.20 = 13,761.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,393.20/45,568.20 = 13,761.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,393.20x = 45,568.20 × 13,761.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,393.20x = 627,073,113.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,073,113.84/30,393.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.02

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