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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,729.17, 46,057.30 and 13,161.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,729.17, 46,057.30 and 13,161.89 is: 19,727.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,729.17 : 46,057.30 = 13,161.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,729.17/46,057.30 = 13,161.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,729.17x = 46,057.30 × 13,161.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,729.17x = 606,200,853.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,200,853.11/30,729.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,727.22

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