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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,166.34, 45,250.72 and 14,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,166.34, 45,250.72 and 14,363.24 is: 21,545.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,166.34 : 45,250.72 = 14,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,166.34/45,250.72 = 14,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,166.34x = 45,250.72 × 14,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,166.34x = 649,946,689.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,946,689.37/30,166.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,545.43

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