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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,618.08, 45,931.92 and 13,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,618.08, 45,931.92 and 13,088 is: 19,634.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,618.08 : 45,931.92 = 13,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,618.08/45,931.92 = 13,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,618.08x = 45,931.92 × 13,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,618.08x = 601,156,968.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,156,968.96/30,618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,634.05

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