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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,875.60, 46,302.44 and 13,335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,875.60, 46,302.44 and 13,335.86 is: 19,999.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,875.60 : 46,302.44 = 13,335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,875.60/46,302.44 = 13,335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,875.60x = 46,302.44 × 13,335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,875.60x = 617,482,906.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,482,906.58/30,875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,999.06

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