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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,863.01, 46,313.43 and 13,332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,863.01, 46,313.43 and 13,332.45 is: 20,006.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,863.01 : 46,313.43 = 13,332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,863.01/46,313.43 = 13,332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,863.01x = 46,313.43 × 13,332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,863.01x = 617,471,489.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,471,489.80/30,863.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,006.85

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