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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,155.52, 45,225.72 and 14,350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,155.52, 45,225.72 and 14,350.80 is: 21,522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,155.52 : 45,225.72 = 14,350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,155.52/45,225.72 = 14,350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,155.52x = 45,225.72 × 14,350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,155.52x = 649,025,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,025,262.58/30,155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,522.60

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