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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,602.80, 45,904.20 and 13,106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,602.80, 45,904.20 and 13,106.80 is: 19,660.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,602.80 : 45,904.20 = 13,106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,602.80/45,904.20 = 13,106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,602.80x = 45,904.20 × 13,106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,602.80x = 601,657,168.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,657,168.56/30,602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,660.20

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