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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,586.24, 45,883.84 and 13,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,586.24, 45,883.84 and 13,056 is: 19,585.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,586.24 : 45,883.84 = 13,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,586.24/45,883.84 = 13,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,586.24x = 45,883.84 × 13,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,586.24x = 599,059,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,059,415.04/30,586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,585.91

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