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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,169.34, 45,255.22 and 14,366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,169.34, 45,255.22 and 14,366.24 is: 21,549.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,169.34 : 45,255.22 = 14,366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,169.34/45,255.22 = 14,366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,169.34x = 45,255.22 × 14,366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,169.34x = 650,147,351.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,147,351.77/30,169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,549.94

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