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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,430.80, 45,650.46 and 13,795.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,430.80, 45,650.46 and 13,795.02 is: 20,694.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,430.80 : 45,650.46 = 13,795.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,430.80/45,650.46 = 13,795.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,430.80x = 45,650.46 × 13,795.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,430.80x = 629,749,008.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,749,008.71/30,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,694.46

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