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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,637.76, 45,971.22 and 13,989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,637.76, 45,971.22 and 13,989.20 is: 20,990.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,637.76 : 45,971.22 = 13,989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,637.76/45,971.22 = 13,989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,637.76x = 45,971.22 × 13,989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,637.76x = 643,100,590.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,100,590.82/30,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,990.46

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