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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,177.34, 45,267.22 and 14,374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,177.34, 45,267.22 and 14,374.24 is: 21,561.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,177.34 : 45,267.22 = 14,374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,177.34/45,267.22 = 14,374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,177.34x = 45,267.22 × 14,374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,177.34x = 650,681,884.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,681,884.41/30,177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,561.94

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