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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,885.44, 46,303.68 and 13,343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,885.44, 46,303.68 and 13,343.04 is: 20,003.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,885.44 : 46,303.68 = 13,343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,885.44/46,303.68 = 13,343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,885.44x = 46,303.68 × 13,343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,885.44x = 617,831,854.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,831,854.39/30,885.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,003.98

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