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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,535.74, 45,826.92 and 13,673.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,535.74, 45,826.92 and 13,673.94 is: 20,521.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,535.74 : 45,826.92 = 13,673.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,535.74/45,826.92 = 13,673.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,535.74x = 45,826.92 × 13,673.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,535.74x = 626,634,554.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,634,554.46/30,535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,521.35

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