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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,164.45, 45,247.28 and 14,371.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,164.45, 45,247.28 and 14,371.29 is: 21,557.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,164.45 : 45,247.28 = 14,371.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,164.45/45,247.28 = 14,371.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,164.45x = 45,247.28 × 14,371.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,164.45x = 650,261,710.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,261,710.73/30,164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,557.22

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