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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,655.62, 45,973.71 and 13,120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,655.62, 45,973.71 and 13,120.74 is: 19,676.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,655.62 : 45,973.71 = 13,120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,655.62/45,973.71 = 13,120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,655.62x = 45,973.71 × 13,120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,655.62x = 603,209,095.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,209,095.75/30,655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,676.95

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