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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,792.96, 46,180.33 and 13,258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,792.96, 46,180.33 and 13,258.69 is: 19,884.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,792.96 : 46,180.33 = 13,258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,792.96/46,180.33 = 13,258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,792.96x = 46,180.33 × 13,258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,792.96x = 612,290,530.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,290,530.97/30,792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,884.11

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