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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,161.64, 45,265.50 and 14,598.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,161.64, 45,265.50 and 14,598.12 is: 21,908.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,161.64 : 45,265.50 = 14,598.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,161.64/45,265.50 = 14,598.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,161.64x = 45,265.50 × 14,598.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,161.64x = 660,791,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,791,200.86/30,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,908.33

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