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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,402.23, 45,603.49 and 13,742.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,402.23, 45,603.49 and 13,742.75 is: 20,614.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,402.23 : 45,603.49 = 13,742.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,402.23/45,603.49 = 13,742.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,402.23x = 45,603.49 × 13,742.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,402.23x = 626,717,493.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,717,493.38/30,402.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,614.20

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