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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,578.76, 45,829.26 and 13,947.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,578.76, 45,829.26 and 13,947.84 is: 20,904.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,578.76 : 45,829.26 = 13,947.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,578.76/45,829.26 = 13,947.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,578.76x = 45,829.26 × 13,947.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,578.76x = 639,219,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,219,185.80/30,578.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,904.03

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