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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,573.11, 45,859.84 and 13,921.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,573.11, 45,859.84 and 13,921.54 is: 20,882.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,573.11 : 45,859.84 = 13,921.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,573.11/45,859.84 = 13,921.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,573.11x = 45,859.84 × 13,921.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,573.11x = 638,439,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,439,447.50/30,573.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,882.38

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