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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,495.96, 45,716.24 and 13,847.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,495.96, 45,716.24 and 13,847.02 is: 20,757.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,495.96 : 45,716.24 = 13,847.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,495.96/45,716.24 = 13,847.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,495.96x = 45,716.24 × 13,847.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,495.96x = 633,033,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,033,689.60/30,495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.95

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