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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,176.34, 45,265.72 and 14,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,176.34, 45,265.72 and 14,373.24 is: 21,560.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,176.34 : 45,265.72 = 14,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,176.34/45,265.72 = 14,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,176.34x = 45,265.72 × 14,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,176.34x = 650,615,057.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,615,057.33/30,176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,560.44

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