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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,475.12, 45,718.40 and 13,836.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,475.12, 45,718.40 and 13,836.32 is: 20,757.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,475.12 : 45,718.40 = 13,836.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,475.12/45,718.40 = 13,836.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,475.12x = 45,718.40 × 13,836.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,475.12x = 632,574,412.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,574,412.29/30,475.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.08

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