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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,436.20, 45,653.49 and 13,784.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,436.20, 45,653.49 and 13,784.22 is: 20,675.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,436.20 : 45,653.49 = 13,784.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,436.20/45,653.49 = 13,784.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,436.20x = 45,653.49 × 13,784.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,436.20x = 629,297,749.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,297,749.93/30,436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,675.96

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