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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,436.76, 45,654.33 and 13,784.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,436.76, 45,654.33 and 13,784.78 is: 20,676.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,436.76 : 45,654.33 = 13,784.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,436.76/45,654.33 = 13,784.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,436.76x = 45,654.33 × 13,784.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,436.76x = 629,335,060.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,335,060.93/30,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.81

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