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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,473.62, 45,716.15 and 13,834.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,473.62, 45,716.15 and 13,834.82 is: 20,754.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,473.62 : 45,716.15 = 13,834.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,473.62/45,716.15 = 13,834.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,473.62x = 45,716.15 × 13,834.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,473.62x = 632,474,637.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,474,637.17/30,473.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,754.83

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