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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,125.80, 45,195.90 and 14,530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,125.80, 45,195.90 and 14,530.60 is: 21,799.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,125.80 : 45,195.90 = 14,530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,125.80/45,195.90 = 14,530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,125.80x = 45,195.90 × 14,530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,125.80x = 656,723,544.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,723,544.54/30,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,799.37

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