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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,151.72, 45,202.74 and 14,350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,151.72, 45,202.74 and 14,350.48 is: 21,513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,151.72 : 45,202.74 = 14,350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,151.72/45,202.74 = 14,350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,151.72x = 45,202.74 × 14,350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,151.72x = 648,681,016.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,681,016.32/30,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,513.90

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