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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,870.70, 46,304.76 and 13,096.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,870.70, 46,304.76 and 13,096.48 is: 19,644.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,870.70 : 46,304.76 = 13,096.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,870.70/46,304.76 = 13,096.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,870.70x = 46,304.76 × 13,096.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,870.70x = 606,429,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,429,363.24/30,870.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,644.17

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