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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,196.08, 45,297.72 and 14,602.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,196.08, 45,297.72 and 14,602.50 is: 21,905.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,196.08 : 45,297.72 = 14,602.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,196.08/45,297.72 = 14,602.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,196.08x = 45,297.72 × 14,602.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,196.08x = 661,459,956.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,459,956.30/30,196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,905.49

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