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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,553.32, 45,803.85 and 13,907.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,553.32, 45,803.85 and 13,907.41 is: 20,849.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,553.32 : 45,803.85 = 13,907.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,553.32/45,803.85 = 13,907.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,553.32x = 45,803.85 × 13,907.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,553.32x = 637,012,921.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,012,921.53/30,553.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,849.22

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