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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,655.12, 45,972.96 and 13,120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,655.12, 45,972.96 and 13,120.24 is: 19,676.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,655.12 : 45,972.96 = 13,120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,655.12/45,972.96 = 13,120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,655.12x = 45,972.96 × 13,120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,655.12x = 603,176,268.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,176,268.71/30,655.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,676.20

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