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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,175.34, 45,264.22 and 14,372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,175.34, 45,264.22 and 14,372.24 is: 21,558.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,175.34 : 45,264.22 = 14,372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,175.34/45,264.22 = 14,372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,175.34x = 45,264.22 × 14,372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,175.34x = 650,547,971.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,547,971.00/30,175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,558.93

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