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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,825.40, 46,206.42 and 13,280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,825.40, 46,206.42 and 13,280.44 is: 19,907.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,825.40 : 46,206.42 = 13,280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,825.40/46,206.42 = 13,280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,825.40x = 46,206.42 × 13,280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,825.40x = 613,641,588.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,641,588.42/30,825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,907.01

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