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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,651.84, 45,935.24 and 13,971.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,651.84, 45,935.24 and 13,971.12 is: 20,937.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,651.84 : 45,935.24 = 13,971.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,651.84/45,935.24 = 13,971.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,651.84x = 45,935.24 × 13,971.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,651.84x = 641,766,750.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,766,750.27/30,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,937.30

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