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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,990.96, 46,460.24 and 13,447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,990.96, 46,460.24 and 13,447.60 is: 20,160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,990.96 : 46,460.24 = 13,447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,990.96/46,460.24 = 13,447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,990.96x = 46,460.24 × 13,447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,990.96x = 624,778,723.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,778,723.42/30,990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,160.03

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