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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,175.92, 45,261.18 and 14,391.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,175.92, 45,261.18 and 14,391.27 is: 21,585.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,175.92 : 45,261.18 = 14,391.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,175.92/45,261.18 = 14,391.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,175.92x = 45,261.18 × 14,391.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,175.92x = 651,365,861.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,365,861.90/30,175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,585.62

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