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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,985.40, 46,469.80 and 13,451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,985.40, 46,469.80 and 13,451.06 is: 20,172.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,985.40 : 46,469.80 = 13,451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,985.40/46,469.80 = 13,451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,985.40x = 46,469.80 × 13,451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,985.40x = 625,068,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,068,200.98/30,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,172.99

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