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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,177.33, 45,265.21 and 14,393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,177.33, 45,265.21 and 14,393.52 is: 21,589.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,177.33 : 45,265.21 = 14,393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,177.33/45,265.21 = 14,393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,177.33x = 45,265.21 × 14,393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,177.33x = 651,525,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,525,723.43/30,177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,589.91

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