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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,176.84, 45,266.47 and 14,373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,176.84, 45,266.47 and 14,373.74 is: 21,561.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,176.84 : 45,266.47 = 14,373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,176.84/45,266.47 = 14,373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,176.84x = 45,266.47 × 14,373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,176.84x = 650,648,470.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,648,470.50/30,176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,561.19

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