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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,580.74, 45,875.97 and 13,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,580.74, 45,875.97 and 13,050.72 is: 19,578.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,580.74 : 45,875.97 = 13,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,580.74/45,875.97 = 13,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,580.74x = 45,875.97 × 13,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,580.74x = 598,714,439.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,714,439.20/30,580.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,578.15

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