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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,474.31, 45,705.84 and 13,830.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,474.31, 45,705.84 and 13,830.34 is: 20,742.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,474.31 : 45,705.84 = 13,830.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,474.31/45,705.84 = 13,830.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,474.31x = 45,705.84 × 13,830.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,474.31x = 632,127,307.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,127,307.19/30,474.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,742.96

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