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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,985.32, 46,451.88 and 13,441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,985.32, 46,451.88 and 13,441.96 is: 20,151.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,985.32 : 46,451.88 = 13,441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,985.32/46,451.88 = 13,441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,985.32x = 46,451.88 × 13,441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,985.32x = 624,404,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,404,312.88/30,985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,151.62

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