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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,666.62, 45,990.21 and 13,131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,666.62, 45,990.21 and 13,131.74 is: 19,693.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,666.62 : 45,990.21 = 13,131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,666.62/45,990.21 = 13,131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,666.62x = 45,990.21 × 13,131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,666.62x = 603,931,480.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,931,480.27/30,666.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,693.45

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