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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,557.34, 45,831.96 and 13,899.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,557.34, 45,831.96 and 13,899.42 is: 20,847.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,557.34 : 45,831.96 = 13,899.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,557.34/45,831.96 = 13,899.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,557.34x = 45,831.96 × 13,899.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,557.34x = 637,037,661.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,037,661.46/30,557.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,847.29

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