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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,970.81, 46,456.22 and 13,440.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,970.81, 46,456.22 and 13,440.25 is: 20,160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,970.81 : 46,456.22 = 13,440.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,970.81/46,456.22 = 13,440.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,970.81x = 46,456.22 × 13,440.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,970.81x = 624,383,143.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,383,143.65/30,970.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,160.38

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