Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,620.76, 45,942 and 13,091.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30,620.76, 45,942 and 13,091.92 is: 19,642.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,620.76 : 45,942 = 13,091.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,620.76/45,942 = 13,091.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,620.76x = 45,942 × 13,091.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,620.76x = 601,468,988.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 601,468,988.64/30,620.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,642.52
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