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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,207.74, 45,245.91 and 14,592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,207.74, 45,245.91 and 14,592.50 is: 21,857.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,207.74 : 45,245.91 = 14,592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,207.74/45,245.91 = 14,592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,207.74x = 45,245.91 × 14,592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,207.74x = 660,250,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,250,941.68/30,207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,857.01

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