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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,130.80, 45,203.40 and 14,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,130.80, 45,203.40 and 14,535.60 is: 21,806.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,130.80 : 45,203.40 = 14,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,130.80/45,203.40 = 14,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,130.80x = 45,203.40 × 14,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,130.80x = 657,058,541.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,058,541.04/30,130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,806.87

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