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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,600.82, 45,905.28 and 13,074.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,600.82, 45,905.28 and 13,074.67 is: 19,613.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,600.82 : 45,905.28 = 13,074.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,600.82/45,905.28 = 13,074.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,600.82x = 45,905.28 × 13,074.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,600.82x = 600,196,387.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,196,387.26/30,600.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,613.74

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