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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,855.77, 46,248.68 and 13,075.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,855.77, 46,248.68 and 13,075.37 is: 19,598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,855.77 : 46,248.68 = 13,075.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,855.77/46,248.68 = 13,075.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,855.77x = 46,248.68 × 13,075.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,855.77x = 604,718,306.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,718,306.39/30,855.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,598.22

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