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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,121.66, 45,197.98 and 14,344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,121.66, 45,197.98 and 14,344.58 is: 21,524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,121.66 : 45,197.98 = 14,344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,121.66/45,197.98 = 14,344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,121.66x = 45,197.98 × 14,344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,121.66x = 648,346,039.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,346,039.95/30,121.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,524.25

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