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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,172.96, 45,260.66 and 14,369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,172.96, 45,260.66 and 14,369.86 is: 21,555.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,172.96 : 45,260.66 = 14,369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,172.96/45,260.66 = 14,369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,172.96x = 45,260.66 × 14,369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,172.96x = 650,389,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,389,347.71/30,172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,555.37

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